Right-Wing Parties Win Italian Election. Turnout Lowest in 100 Years
Giorgia Meloni would become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
Forza Italia
This tag includes stories about Forza Italia‘s predecessor, Il Popolo della Libertà.
What to Expect of Italy’s Next Government
Highlights from the right-wing parties’ joint manifesto.
Italian Right Makes Pact for Prime Ministership
Leaders agree that whoever wins the most votes will become prime minister of a coalition government.
Italian Voting Reforms Could Have Little Impact on Balance Between Parties
The left, right and populist Five Star Movement would remain roughly equal in size.
Berlusconi’s Party Says Reform Pact with Renzi Broken
Conservatives are angry they weren’t consulted on the election of Italy’s new president.
Berlusconi’s Party Splits After Failure to Bring Down Government
The former prime minister’s more centrist supporters are expected to form their own party.
Berlusconi’s Party Collapses After Government Survives
The former prime minister loses dozens of his allies.
Berlusconi Revamps Old Party as Senate Moves to Eject Him
Italy’s right-wing leader revives his former political party after the Senate robs him of his seat.
Berlusconi Emerges Stronger from Italian Left’s Turmoil
With the left in turmoil, Italy’s scandal-ridden former premier suddenly looks reliable.
Italy’s Mainstream Parties Seek Way Out of Deadlock
Left-wing leader Pier Luigi Bersani will struggle to form a majority government.
Deadlock Looms After Italians Return Divided Parliament
Italy faces political paralysis as neither the left nor the right wins an absolute majority.
Berlusconi Makes Italians Offer They Can’t Refuse
The former premier promises Italians tax relief and surges in the polls.
Italy’s Berlusconi, Separatists Seal Electoral Pact
The former prime minister renews his alliance with the separatist Northern League.
Berlusconi Returns, Party Withdraws Support from Monti
Silvio Berlusconi will seek to reclaim Italy’s prime ministership in the next election.
Berlusconi Government on Brink of Collapse
The flamboyant Italian prime minister has survived numerous scandals but his time appears to be running out.