Deadlock Looms After Italians Return Divided Parliament
Italy faces political paralysis as neither the left nor the right wins an absolute majority.
Italian Election 2013
Parliamentary elections were held in Italy on February 24 and 25. The Democratic-led center-left won a majority of 345 out of 630 seats in the Chamber of Deputies but split control of the Senate with the center-right and Five Star Movement. Centrist parties supporting incumbent prime minister Mario Monti placed fourth.
Italy’s Left Struggles to Take Control of Legislature
Italy’s left-wing parties are ahead in the polls but may fall short of a majority.
South Tyrolean Separatists Reject Alliance with Center-Left
German-speaking populists in Italy’s far north are critical of an electoral pact with the center-left.
British, Germans Fear Italians to Return Berlusconi
The German finance minister urges Italians not to “repeat the error” of voting for Berlusconi.
Berlusconi Makes Italians Offer They Can’t Refuse
The former premier promises Italians tax relief and surges in the polls.
Italy’s Left Rules Out Centrist Coalition After Election
Italy’s left-wing parties do not want to prop up another government led by Mario Monti.
Italy’s Monti Open to Broad Coalition, Left Surges
Mario Monti is willing to govern with the right, provided Silvio Berlusconi resigns.
Italy’s Berlusconi, Separatists Seal Electoral Pact
The former prime minister renews his alliance with the separatist Northern League.
Italy’s Left Tops Prime Ministerial Poll, Monti Second
Silvio Berlusconi is unlikely to return to power in Italy, according to the latest poll.
Berlusconi Threatens Italian Eurozone Exit, Rises in Polls
The former premier’s Euroskeptic rhetoric appears to resonate with voters.
Berlusconi Ally Says Austerity “Failed,” Italy Must Cut Taxes
Former conservative minister blames Mario Monti’s “German” policies for Italy’s recession.
Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line
The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.
Berlusconi Returns, Party Withdraws Support from Monti
Silvio Berlusconi will seek to reclaim Italy’s prime ministership in the next election.
Bersani Declared Winner in Italian Left’s Primary Election
The veteran party secretary defeats the young mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi.
Italy’s Left to Nominate Party Secretary for Premiership
Pier Luigi Bersani is expected to win the Democratic primary, which would make him the favorite for the premiership.