Politics of Italy

Matteo Renzi set to become Italy’s prime minister

Matteo Renzi is expected to be offered to become Italian prime minister, as talks begin on forming a new government.…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi returns to political stage after deal with center-left rival

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has decided to return to the centre of the political stage, striking a reform deal…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi expelled from parliament

The Italian Senate has voted to expel former PM Silvio Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi faces expulsion from parliament

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi faces expulsion from parliament over his conviction for tax fraud. The Senate will vote later…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi relaunches Forza Italia party in Rome

Former PM Silvio Berlusconi has relaunched Forza Italia (Go Italy) party as his People of Freedom (PDL) party split between…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi banned from holding public office for two years

Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been banned by Milan court from holding public office for two years, following…

11 years ago

Italian Senate cross-party panel recommends Silvio Berlusconi’s expulsion

A cross-party panel of the Italian Senate has recommended former PM Silvio Berlusconi’s expulsion from the chamber over his conviction…

11 years ago

Italy: Enrico Letta wins confidence vote after Silvio Berlusconi last-minute U-turn

Italy’s Prime Minister Enrico Letta has won a confidence vote after a last-minute U-turn by former PM Silvio Berlusconi. Silvio…

11 years ago

Italy: Enrico Letta’s government in crucial vote of confidence

Italian PM Enrico Letta has been addressing parliament ahead of a crucial vote of confidence in his governing coalition. Enrico…

11 years ago