With Silvio Berlusconi having resigned as Italian prime minister, his likely replacement, former EU Commissioner Mario Monti, faces an unenviable task as he tries to save his country from bankruptcy and ejection from the eurozone. Full Article at Independent.ie
Last weekend, after months of ducking and diving, Mr Berlusconi finally resigned after the Italian parliament approved an austerity programme largely dictated by the EU/ECB/IMF ' Full Article at Independent.ie
The rise - which came amid increased political uncertainty in Italy, as Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi prepares for a crunch vote on public finances - prompted fears that Italy would follow Greece, Ireland and Portugal in needing a bailout from the EU... Full Article at Independent.ie
ITALIAN Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government will soon be replaced by a government of technocrats led by former European Union commissioner Mario Monti, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said yesterday, citing a "high class rumour". Full Article at Independent.ie
The punch-up exposed the deep rifts within Italy over efforts to stimulate growth and tackle the country's €1.8 trillion public debt, as Silvio Berlusconi prepared to face a crucial EU summit in Brussels. Full Article at Independent.ie
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Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi waves as he arrives for the European People's Party (EPP) meeting held ahead of a... View Photo »
The president of Italy's parliament, Gianfranco Fini (L), arrives at The Quirinale, the presidential palace, for the formal... View Photo »
Senate President Renato Schifani, left, hides his mouth as he talks to Senate member Guido Viceconte during a voting session on economic... View Photo »
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi leaves after an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. A European Union official says... View Photo »
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