Brisbane Times | Europe hails "great" Monti as Italy crisis hits markets Reuters By James Mackenzie. ROME | Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:10am EST. ROME (Reuters) - European partners heaped praise on outgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Monday, and called for the next government to stick to his reform agenda after his surprise ... What does Silvio's return mean for Italy? Does Monti Matter? Eurozone crisis live: Mario Monti's resignation pledge spooks markets |