Visco’s manifesto on optimism is a lesson against politics made up of fluff, alarmism and scapegoats

The governor of Bank of Italy, in his last final considerations, his mandate expires in the autumn, chooses to leave with an invitation to observe Italy for what it is and not for what it appears. A healthy country, but one that can still improve a lot

Don’t talk about an Italy that doesn’t exist. Do not indulge in catastrophic rhetoric. Don’t fan the flames of scaremongering. Don’t talk about problems that don’t exist. Don’t attack the government on crap. Don’t focus on resisting, resisting, resisting, but focus on growing, growing, growing or if you want to spend, spend, spend. And don’t forget that Italy’s future also depends on the ability of its ruling class to get to the root of its vices and taboos. Ignazio Visco, governor of Bank of Italy, in his last final considerations – his term expires in the autumn – chooses to say goodbye with a very optimistic picture of today’s Italy.