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Quirinale Palzzo - office and residence of the Italian president

Secret ballot underway to elect president of Italy

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Berlusconi dropped out of the running for the new president of Italy this weekend. Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote in a secret ballot for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 February.

Sergio Mattarella - who will take his place and be Italy's next president. passed the differntiated autonomy bill

Italy prepares for presidential election next week

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The process of electing Italy’s new president starts on Monday, 24th January. Both houses of parliament and regional representatives will decide on the successor to outgoing president Sergio Mattarella.

Is Berlusconi’s presidential bid over?

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Vittorio Sgarbi, a Forza Italia MP, hinted that Berlusconi may have to end his bid to be Italy’s next president. There may not be enough support among lawmakers for the ex-Prime Minister.

Berlusconi, with girlfriend, aims to be Italy's president. Image: Facebook

Berlusconi threatens government coalition if Draghi becomes Italy’s president

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ex-prime minister and Forza Italia leader, Silvio Berlusconi reportedly threatened to withdraw his party from the government if Mario Draghi is elected president. The secret ballot for Italy’s president begins on 24th January.

Berlusconi bidding for Italian presidency

Berlusconi aims for Italian presidency

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister whose behaviour and personality divides the population, is bidding for the Italian presidency. Ill health, scandals and his advanced age are not deterring the politician and businessman from pursuing his dream.

Rome mayoral candidate Michetti accused of anti-Semitism

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the week before the run-off vote for Rome Mayor, one of the candidates faces accusations of anti-semitism. Centre-right mayoral candidate Enrico Michetti finds himself mired in controversy.

Renzi accused of illegal financing Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tukulti/27370052441/

Matteo Renzi under investigation for illegal financing and false invoicing

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is under investigation for illegal financing and false billing. Also accused is his VIP manager Lucio Presta.

Beppe Grillo, founder of 5-star movement

Italy’s 5-Star Movement founder and former PM agree to relaunch party

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and the founder of the co-ruling 5-Star Movement, comedian Beppe Grillo, reached an agreement on Sunday. Differences over the future of the party had arisen recently. The party can now relaunch.

Mariangela Zappia Italy's ambassador to the US

Mariangela Zappia: the new Italian ambassador to the United States

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of Mariangela Zappia as Italy’s ambassador to the United States. Zappia is the first women to hold the position.

Is the Five Star Movement imploding?

June 30, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Five Star Movement in Italy looked to upset the political applecart when it first arrived on the scene. After an initial momentum, the party appears to have lost its way.