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- May 16, 2012
All across crisis-hit Europe, voters are disillusioned with mainstream politicians and are turning to populist and radical parties. In Italy, the new rising force is comedian Beppe Grillo's grassroots Five Star Movement. But can the charismatic agitator supply real solutions to the country's problems? By Fiona Ehlers more... [ Forum ]
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- November 17, 2011
Italy's new prime minister isn't flashy, sexy or abrasively political: Mario Monti has a straightforward reputation as a finance man. On Wednesday, he named a new government, and it's packed with bankers and academics rather than colorful politicians. But, German commentators wonder, can they save the euro? more...
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- November 15, 2011
Silvio Berlusconi dominated Italian politics for 17 years. Now he is gone. The political and economic mess he has left behind, say some, could pose a danger to the whole of Europe. By Fiona Ehlers and Alexander Jung in Rome more... [ Forum ]
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- November 14, 2011
There has been a widespread sigh of relief in both Italy and the world's financial capitals now that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has resigned. But his successor, Mario Monti, faces a steep uphill battle. Many are concerned that he won't last long in a country full of political pitfalls. more...
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- November 11, 2011
Italy appears to be moving toward political stability with reports that respected banker Mario Monti may become the country's next prime minister. But can he succeed in reversing years of political stagnation? If he doesn't, Rome's problems could spell the end of the European currency union. By Florian Diekmann and Christian Teevs more...
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- November 10, 2011
German politicians have breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Silvio Berlusconi is planning to resign. The Italian prime minister has a long track record of offending the Germans, and his relationship with Chancellor Angela Merkel was strained. But some fear that the post-Berlusconi era will mean the return of instability to Italian politics. By Severin Weiland more... [ Forum ]
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- November 09, 2011
Last week, everyone was insisting that the departure of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi would calm markets. On Wednesday, it became apparent that the opposite was true. After all, what comes next might be worse. By Charles Hawley more...
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- November 09, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's promise to resign has failed to calm financial markets, with Italy's borrowing costs hitting a record 7 percent on Wednesday. Still, German commentators are glad to see the back of Il Cavaliere. more... [ Forum ]
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- November 08, 2011
Under pressure from markets and leaders across Europe, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi made a conditional offer Tuesday to resign once his country's parliament agreed to austerity and reform measures demanded by its European Union partners. The move follows a dramatic worsening of the country's debt crisis. more... [ Forum ]
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- November 08, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a budget vote on Tuesday, but he was nevertheless humilitated by his failure to reach an absolute majority. Even his main ally has called on him to quit. Meanwhile, markets are pushing Italy to the brink -- and the euro crisis threatens to spin out of control. more...
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- November 08, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, under growing pressure to resign, suffered a potentially fatal blow on Tuesday when his main ally, Northern League party chairman Umberto Bossi, called on him to go. Berlusconi faces a crucial vote in parliament on Tuesday that could seal his fate. more...
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- November 08, 2011
Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi, weakened by a party rebellion and growing criticism of his failure to deliver reforms, has denied rumors he is about to quit. On Tuesday, though, he faces a critical vote in parliament. German commentators hope that he loses. more...
