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# Italy

Italian president buys time in political deadlock

Napolitano says he will not resign.

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Mar 30th 2013, 5:17 PM

# Italy

Leftist leader Bersani asked to form new government in Italy

Pier Luigi Bersani may need to turn to the members of rival Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right party in order to prevent another election being held.

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Mar 22nd 2013, 6:52 PM

# Italians in Ireland

Ireland's Italians dump Berlusconi and vote for anti-establishment comedian

Italy allows expatriates abroad to vote in parliamentary elections – with Beppe Grillo’s Five Star Movement leading here.

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Feb 26th 2013, 1:45 PM

# What now?

Second election likely in Italy as Bersani fails to seal grip on power

Silvio Berlusconi’s strength in key regions means Pier Luigi Bersani cannot claim power, with another election now due.

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Feb 26th 2013, 8:35 AM

# Italian election

Early results show no clear winner in Italian election

Pier Luigi Bersani’s coalition wins the house, but Silvio Berlusconi takes enough Senate support to mean no clear winner.

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Feb 25th 2013, 4:55 PM

# general elections

Italian turnout drops in key national election

Leading the electoral field is Pier Luigi Bersani who supported tough measures pushed by incumbent Premier Mario Monti.

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Feb 25th 2013, 8:02 AM

# Italy elections

Italians go to the polls as eurozone’s third largest economy hangs in the balance

Voting it to take place today and tomorrow, with over 47 million Italian’s eligible to vote.

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Feb 24th 2013, 10:50 AM

# Italian election

Explainer: Everything you need to know about today's Italian election

Who’s running? What’s at stake? How are they picked? And is Silvio Berlusconi really in line for a fourth term in office?

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Feb 24th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Vote

Final day of campaigning in Italy as uncertainty rules over election

Italy goes to the polls on Sunday and Monday but it’s still not clear who is most likely to emerge victorious.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 11:54 AM

# Reaction

Incredulity, shock and humility - The world reacts to Pope Benedict's resignation

Today’s announcement caught the world unawares. Here’s some of the initial reactions.

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Feb 11th 2013, 12:46 PM

# Italy

EU 'fears' Berlusconi's return to power: Monti

Italy’s outgoing Prime Minister has expressed fears over Silvio Berlusconi’s potential negative effect on the euro, should his party win this month’s election.

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Feb 10th 2013, 4:45 PM

# Italy

Berlusconi tells voters: I will refund your property tax (if I win)

Italy’s election take place at the end of this month.

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Feb 3rd 2013, 2:10 PM

# Davos

Ireland has been through 'a hurricane' - Kenny speaks at World Economic Forum

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Enda Kenny stressed the need for job creation across Europe in order to tackle the economic crisis.

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Jan 24th 2013, 11:58 AM

# Italy

Court rejects Berlusconi request to delay trial until after election

The former Italian premier’s legal team has meanwhile removed ‘Ruby the Heart Stealer’ from its list of defence witnesses.

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Jan 14th 2013, 3:22 PM

# Italy

Berlusconi reforms pact with anti-immigration party ahead of Italian election

The pact with the Northern League could make next month’s election close – and make Berlusconi the finance minister.

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Jan 7th 2013, 3:12 PM

# Election

Italy election campaign kicks off amid Monti speculation

It is still unclear if Monti will run as a candidate in the New Year elections.

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Dec 22nd 2012, 4:54 PM

# Italy

Berlusconi tells Italy: 'You need me, and I always help people in need'

The flamboyant former prime minister is on a media blitz as he prepares his attempt to return to power for a fourth time, warning of civil war if Italy continues on its current course.

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Dec 18th 2012, 9:25 PM

# Italy

Monti to step down as Berlusconi announces fresh run

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has said he is stepping down just hours after Silvio Berlusconi announced he would run again for head of government.

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Dec 9th 2012, 12:03 PM

# Syria

Italy formally recognises 'National Coalition' as legitimate Syrian government

Italy follows the lead of France in formally declaring that the newly-formed administration-in-waiting is a legitimate one.

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Nov 19th 2012, 3:30 PM

# Italy

Italy protesters stage anti-austerity 'No Monti Day'

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome to protest against the prime minister and austerity measures.

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Oct 27th 2012, 8:03 PM

# Ciao

Update: Berlusconi’s jail term cut to one year thanks to amnesty law

The former Italian premier – who only this week ruled out seeking another term – is convicted of a tax fraud scheme.

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Oct 26th 2012, 6:07 PM

# Ciao

Berlusconi, 76, to finally step down at next election

The former prime minister says he won’t be looking to take back power next spring, and will retire from his party.

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Oct 24th 2012, 9:16 PM

# Rome

Taoiseach in Rome to meet Monti ahead of papal audience

Mario Monti will greet the Taoiseach after meeting with another bailed-out premier, Greek leader Antonis Samaras.

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Sep 21st 2012, 9:32 AM

# Italy

Italy's electoral law increases market fears

The current system allows party leaders to pick and choose the list of candidates the electorate can vote for and guarantees a strong majority in parliament for the winning party.

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Aug 27th 2012, 5:42 PM

# Euro Crisis

Major French bank predicts next moves for Europe

Ahead of crunch talks between major country leaders and 6 September ECB meeting, Société Générale economist has some predictions: including possibly unlimited ECB bond-buying.

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Aug 22nd 2012, 6:30 AM

# Eurozone

Italian PM Monti sees light at the end of tunnel for Italy, EU

Mario Monti said that the breakthrough summit of European leaders at the end of June had been crucial in resolving the eurozone crisis.

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Jul 31st 2012, 9:32 AM

# Eurozone

Whatever it takes: Stocks rise as leaders make eurozone pledge

There is speculation that the eurozone bailout fund and the ECB could buy-up Spanish bonds in a bid to alleviate fears about the single currency.

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Jul 30th 2012, 9:51 AM

# Eurozone

Merkel and Monti pledge to protect eurozone

Germany and Italy’s leaders have pledged to do everything to protect the eurozone – but have not outlined any specific action.

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Jul 29th 2012, 4:30 PM

# Eurozone

Italian economy to shrink by 2 per cent this year, says Bank of Italy governor

Ignazio Visco has called for the adoption of a “new Italian spirit” in order to tackle the eurozone crisis.

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Jul 9th 2012, 8:46 AM

# Eurozone

Merkel to meet with Italian PM Monti over eurozone crisis

Monti has been a prominent advocate for growth policies, but rejected suggestions of deep differences between himself and Merkel.

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Jul 4th 2012, 8:04 AM

# Stimulus

Four biggest Eurozone countries to push for €130 billion stimulus

France, Germany, Italy and Spain agree to lobby for a €130 billion growth plan at next week’s summit in Brussels.

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Jun 22nd 2012, 4:03 PM

# Eurozone

IMF head warns of 'acute stress' in Europe

Christine Lagarde calls for bailout funds to be given to banks directly rather than countries being saddled with the debt – while Italy’s prime minister warns leaders have one week to save the eurozone.

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Jun 22nd 2012, 8:50 AM