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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.

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.

Mario Draghi ready to be Italian president

Draghi signals he’s ready for Italian President role next year

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signalled on Wednesday he would be willing to become head of state. The position of president falls vacant early next year.