Mihai Gadea has asked Matteo Renzi to state which would be the most important question one should address to a presidential candidate.
"I would like to ask the candidates for President if he loves his country. The fundamental thing, which marks the quality, is the passion, the deep love someone fosters for his country. I am here because I am a friend, because I know Victor Ponta and I think he would be a great president, " Matteo Renzi said.
The Italian Prime Minister has also spoken about the context the elections are held and the importance of Romania in the common European policies framework.
"You have a great responsibility, try to take advantage of it, because Romania needs Europe and Europe needs Romania.
I think that politics is no longer conducted in each country, politics is conducted at European level. I'm here because I'm friends with Victor, but that is not the only reason I am here. The truth is that you have a great opportunity. You have an important program for your citizens. I could say, because his opponent did not come here, Victor won. I say that every vote counts and you should ask Victor Ponta the most difficult questions " Renzi said.
Matteo Renzi also addressed the topic of Romanians in Italy, about the roots of every man and experience of the dictatorship in Romania.
"I’ve met many Romanians in Italy, is a very important community. I was mayor of Florence. The best team player was Mutu. There are so many people who go to Italy and many Italians who come to Romania and invest. I think is important that we all feel proud of our roots. We are all Europeans. There have been a few days since the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. You lived a tragedy of dictatorship, you know how many efforts had to be made to get out of that situation. "
"The things to be done in Romania he knows them very well. No one from the outside can come and tell you what to do. Things to be done, Victor know them. I think it is very important for Romanians to choose the next president not only for what he could to do in Romania, but also for what Romania could do in Europe. I suggest he should do what he can do. I'm sure Victor Ponta will be able to make your country known. I believe in one word, friendship. I believe that it is an important word. When one of us does something to change their country, or Europe, then one can say that politics is a beautiful word. And this is why I am here for, " Matteo Renzi concluded.