Rescued by Europe : social and labour market reforms in Italy from Maastricht to Berlusconi How Italy evolved from being the bad seed to a respected member of the European Union; Union économique et monétaire; Union européenne; Geschichte 1990 2004; Since 1945 I. Adjusting to Europe: a Learning Perspective II. The Scene in the 1970s: Light Shadow and Thunder III. The Winding Road to Adjustment IV. The Cycle of Reform V. Reforms as Outcomes of Institutional Learning. VI. Rescued but Still Free to Harm Itself