Italy’s Left Courts Populists, Rules Out Grand Coalition
Italy’s largest left-wing party promises to put forward a program that others could support.
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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.
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.
Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone
The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.
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.
Monti Failed to Thoroughly Liberalize Italy’s Economy
The technocrat had to water down many of his reforms.
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.