Berlusconi Ban Strengthens Italy’s Ruling Coalition
Without his obstinate predecessor banned from public office, Enrico Letta has a more stable majority.
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Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy
Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.
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.
After Cabinet Walkout, Letta Seeks Majority to Avoid Elections
The Italian prime minister hopes to draw dissident members of other parties into his coalition.
Italy’s Coalition Near Collapse as Berlusconi Allies Threaten to Walk Out
The former prime minister’s supporters oppose planned tax increases.
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.
Italy’s Letta Fails to Stabilize Coalition with Tax Cut
By giving in to right’s demand for tax repeal, the prime minister invites scorn from his own allies.
Italy’s Letta Signals Support for Britain’s European Reform Effort
The Italian prime minister agrees the EU needs to change.
Berlusconi Court Ruling Threatens Italian Coalition’s Stability
Conservatives block all parliamentary activity to protest a Supreme Court ruling.
Caspian Pipeline “Victory” for Italy, Possibly Russia
Azerbaijan’s choice for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline over Nabucco is good news for Southern Europe.
Florence Mayor Carves Out “Third Way” for Italy’s Democrats
Likely prime ministerial candidate Matteo Renzi seeks to imitate Tony Blair’s centrist socialism.
Berlusconi Urges Italy’s Government to Ignore Borrowing Limit
The former prime minister says Italy doesn’t have to honor its budget commitments.
European Commission Recommends More of the Same
Countries are given longer to reduce their deficits but must press on with economic reforms.
Italy’s Left Recovers in Local Elections, Defeats Populists
Leftwingers, disappointed in the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, vote for the ruling party.