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Italy’s Berlusconi in Deal Solidifying His Position in Elections
Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi in Deal to re-enter politics and upend power balance of Italy: Italy technocrat Monti in danger, Berlusconi strengthens lead
Italy’s Mario Monti to Run Against Resurgent Berlusconi
Italy technocrat Monti has been forced back into PM race as rival Berlusconi plans comeback
Italy Political Drama Brings New Danger to Economic Recovery
Italy’s Monti wants to prevent ex-PM Berlusconi returning to national political power: Italy political drama complicating the national economic crisis
Italy Technocrat Monti Hints at Staying in Election
Circus continues as Italy technocrat Monti to run against populist, resurgent Berlusconi: Italy economic crisis continues as political headwinds grip Euro
Berlusconi to Run, Monti Resigns in Italy Shock
Silvio Burlesconi was accused of vast mismanagement while Monti has been praised
Italian PM Worried About Eurozone Crisis
Italian PM Worried: Italian PM worries that the Eurozone crisis will create tension in Europe.
The American Role in Encouraging European Unification
With Greece’s future attachment to the European project in doubt and the possibility of a disintegration of the Euro-zone, it is now time for Europe’s best ally and largest trading partner, the United States, to act publicly to support the best outcome: a powerful and united democratic Europe.
Runoff Elections Bring Italian Comedian’s New Party Victory
Italian Comedian’s New Party Victory in Crisis Hit Country as Unification of Continent Delayed