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Mattarella re-elected president

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sergio Mattarella re-elected Italian president on Saturday on the eighth ballot of MPs, Senators and regional representatives. His election ends six days of seven inconclusive ballots. Political parties begged the 80-year-old outgoing head of state to rethink his retirement plans.

Mattarella likely to be re-elected President talks about 1946 referendum

Mattarella likely to be re-elected as president this evening

January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella is set to rethink his retirement and stay as head of state. Majority whips said he was willing to be re-elected in an eighth presidential vote Saturday evening.

Presidential election stumbles on. Pictured Elisabetta Casaletti who failed to get majority vote in fifth ballot.

The presidential election remains unresolved after six ballots

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the seemingly never-ending election process for Italy’s next president, actions by both sides of the political spectrum negated any chance of reaching an agreement. The presidential election will continue with up to two ballots per day until a resolution is reached.

Quirinale Palazzo scene of the Italian presidential ballot

Italian Presidential Ballot: Groundhog Day as fourth round is inconclusive

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The outcome of Thursday’s vote in the Italian presidential ballot was inconclusive. It became arithmetically impossible to reach the majority needed, well before the end of the count.

Third presidential vote inconclusive

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Wednesday’s presidential vote was inconclusive, just as the first and second were. The fourth ballot tomorrow offers more chance of success as a simple majority of 505 votes is all that is required.

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.