Italy’s Berlusconi, Separatists Seal Electoral Pact
The former prime minister renews his alliance with the separatist Northern League.
Southern Europe
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.
Catalan Separatists Unite, Promise Referendum in 2014
Left- and right-wing parties join forces to force a referendum on secession.
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.
Italy’s Monti to Resign After Berlusconi Pulls Support
The technocrat warns that Italy could become “the detonator” that blows up the eurozone.
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.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Catalonia Votes for Independence from Spain
A majority of Catalans back parties that want to break away from Spain.
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.
British-Spanish Relations Sour After Gibraltar Incursion
Tensions mount after the Spanish navy tried to seize a civilian Gibraltan vessel.
Mediterranean Engenders Tyranny of the Majority
Mediterranean society discourages individualism, undermining democracy.
