World News He's not running, but Italy's Monti has a plan

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Premier Mario Monti issued a 25-page agenda to "Change Italy, Reform Europe" on Dec. 23 after announcing he had ruled out campaigning for February elections but would consider leading the next government if politicians who share his focus on reform request it.

Monti outlined the steps Italy must take to finish the reforms launched by his 13-month-long technical government to reign in Italy's public debt, spur economic growth and bring Europe's No. 3 economy out of recession.

Some of Monti's priorities include attracting greater foreign investment, investing in research, capitalizing on Italy's cultural treasures and fighting tax evasion and corruption. He called for incentives to hire women and young workers to help reduce the youth unemployment rate.

Monti said he wanted to contribute some ideas for Italy's future to help orient Italy's political leaders as they embark on what is expected to be a bitter two-month campaign before the Feb. 24-25 elections. (AP)

辞任のモンティ伊首相、改革アジェンダを公表

辞任したモンティ伊首相が12月23日、来年2月の総選挙への不出馬を表明する一方で、自身を支持する政治勢力があれば続投を検討する考えを明らかにし、改革のアジェンダを発表した。

Shukan ST: JANUARY 4, 2013

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