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Friday, February 03, 2012

Berlusconi to abandon frontline politics - http://FT.com – Europe http://on.ft.com/z7FKyN

Berlusconi ad abbandonare la politica in prima linea - http://FT.com - Europa

Berlusconi to abandon front-line politics

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/65784254-4e6e-11e1-8670-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1lL2nph7I

Silvio Berlusconi has declared he is “stepping aside” from front-line Italian politics, revealing he has no intention of running again as prime minister.

In his first interview since resigning amid turmoil on financial markets in November, Mr Berlusconi spoke to the Financial Times at his Rome residence on subjects from what he called a media-inspired furore over his “bunga bunga” parties to his anger at “leftwing” magistrates hounding him in the courts and his drive to promote political and judicial reforms.

Mr Berlusconi also gave his strongest endorsement to date of the technocratic government led by Mario Monti which took over from his own, in particular its intention to implement labour market reforms opposed by trade unions.

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Berlusconi ad abbandonare la politica in prima linea – Europa http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/65784254-4e6e-11e1-8670-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1lL2nph7I

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Silvio Berlusconi ha dichiarato che è "staccato" dalla politica italiana in prima linea, rivelando non ha intenzione di correre di nuovo come primo ministro.

Nella sua prima intervista dopo le dimissioni in mezzo a turbolenze sui mercati finanziari nel mese di novembre, Berlusconi ha parlato al Financial Times nella sua residenza di Roma, su argomenti da ciò che egli chiama un media di ispirazionefurore sopra il suo "bunga bunga" parti per la sua rabbia a "sinistra" magistrati loperseguitare nei tribunali e la sua unità a promuovere riforme politiche e giudiziarie.

Berlusconi ha anche dato il suo forte appoggio alla data del governo tecnocraticoguidato da Mario Monti, che ha sostituito il proprio, in particolare la sua intenzione diattuare le riforme del mercato del lavoro rispetto da parte dei sindacati.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

New York Times: Silvio Berlusconi

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Updated: Nov. 7, 2011

Silvio Berlusconi has dominated Italian political life since he was first elected prime minister in 1994, just as his television empire Mediaset has helped shape the country’s imagination over a generation. He is now in his third term, although the terms were not consecutive.

In the fall of 2011, there was a widespread belief in Italy that the Berlusconi era was coming to an end. Markets sent the cost of the government’s bonds to their highest level since the introduction of the euro, as fears rose that Italy would become the next — and by far the biggest — casualty of theEuropean sovereign debt crisis.

Mr. Berlusconi promised deep budget cuts and sweeping reforms. But weakened by a series of legal cases and sex scandals, along with the defections of some key allies, Mr. Berlusconi seemed unable to deliver more than a fraction of this deeply unpopular agenda.

Facing ridicule from other European leaders, in November he was forced to take the humiliating step of “inviting’' the International Monetary Fund to look over Italy’s shoulder to ensure that it carries out reforms.

In the eyes of many political observers, Mr. Berlusconi’s government was surviving only because his rivals had not yet concluded that they would be better off with him out of power. He faced a pivotal vote of confidence on Nov. 8.

Background

Mr. Berlusconi first came to power after a huge bribery scandal brought down the established political order, in which the Christian Democrats, Socialists and Communists for decades presided over a jobs-for-votes system that helped build up the public sector. He served a year.... http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/silvio_berlusconi/index.html?inline=nyt-per

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Prime Minister’s Escapades Finally Raise Eyebrows

By RACHEL DONADIO

The debate over Silvio Berlusconi is not just about sex, but critics say, reflects an inattention to Italy’s deep problems.

May 29, 2009WORLDNEWS

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Berlusconi Dismisses Resignation Reports

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

On the eve of a critical parliamentary vote, the Italian prime minister called reports of his imminent resignation baseless.

November 7, 2011

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Greece and Italy Sink Under Turmoil as Euro Crisis Widens

By RACHEL DONADIO

The prospect of a new transitional government in Greece and signs that Silvio Berlusconi’s hold on power in Italy was weakening did little to reassure investors.

November 7, 2011

MORE ON SILVIO BERLUSCONI AND: ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND TRENDS, EUROPEAN SOVEREIGN DEBT CRISIS (2010- ), POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, ITALY, GREECE, EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, PAPANDREOU, GEORGE A

Italy Agrees to Allow I.M.F. to Monitor Its Progress on Debt

By LIZ ALDERMAN

Acceding to pressure from European leaders, Italy will allow the International Monetary Fund to look over Rome’s shoulder to ensure it is carrying out a $75 billion dollar austerity package.

November 4, 2011

MORE ON SILVIO BERLUSCONI AND: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND WORLD MARKET, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND TRENDS, EUROPEAN SOVEREIGN DEBT CRISIS (2010- ), ITALY, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

The European Debt Crisis and the G-20 Summit Meeting

By SIMON JOHNSON

Is this week's summit meeting of leaders of the Group of 20 likely to stabilize the world economy? No, an economist writes.

November 03, 2011

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Italy Strains to Resist the Tug of the Debt Whirlpool

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO and NICHOLAS KULISH

Italy’s cabinet said it would seek parliamentary approval for “urgent measures” to prevent the country from being dragged deeper into the widening European debt crisis.

November 2, 2011

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The Spotlight Now Shines on Italy - Common Sense

By JAMES B. STEWART

It is up to Silvio Berlusconi to keep Italy from becoming another Greece and plunging the world into an even more devastating financial crisis.

October 29, 2011

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Calling Bankers’ Bluff, Merkel Won Europe a Debt Plan

By STEVEN ERLANGER and STEPHEN CASTLE; LIZ ALDERMAN CONTRIBUTED REPORTING FROM PARIS, and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO FROM ROME.

In the end, it was Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France against the European banking establishment — and the bankers blinked.

October 28, 2011

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For Italy, Berlusconi Is a Problem but Also a Solution

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO; GAIA PIANIGIANI CONTRIBUTED REPORTING.

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has promised fellow European leaders wide-ranging changes to get Italy’s economy back on track, but it is not clear that he has the political clout to enact them.

October 28, 2011

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German Lawmakers Back Merkel on Euro Rescue Measures

By JACK EWING

The Bundestag authorized the German chancellor to negotiate measures including an expansion of the powers of the euro area rescue fund and measures designed to reduce bank risk.

October 27, 2011

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Europe Agrees to Basics of Plan to Resolve Euro Crisis

By STEVEN ERLANGER and STEPHEN CASTLE; JACK EWING CONTRIBUTED REPORTING FROM FRANKFURT, and RACHEL DONADIO and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO FROM ROME.

European leaders made significant progress in resolving the euro zone financial crisis, obtaining an agreement from banks to take a 50 percent loss on the value of their Greek debt.

October 27, 2011

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Europe Faces New Hurdles in Debt Crisis

By STEVEN ERLANGER and RACHEL DONADIO; STEVEN ERLANGER REPORTED FROM PARIS, and RACHEL DONADIO FROM ATHENS. STEPHEN CASTLE CONTRIBUTED REPORTING FROM BRUSSELS, and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO FROM ROME.

On the eve of a European Union summit meeting, crucial financial measures were still unresolved.

October 26, 2011

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Italian Cabinet Meeting Called Under Pressure Yields Silence

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO and GAIA PIANIGIANI

Prodded by fellow European leaders for his inaction on Italy’s fiscal problems, the prime minister produced what appeared to be more inaction.

October 25, 2011

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New Unease for Europe’s Rescue Plan

By JACK EWING and LIZ ALDERMAN; LIZ ALDERMAN REPORTED FROM PARIS. STEPHEN CASTLE CONTRIBUTED REPORTING FROM BRUSSELS and GAIA PIANIGIANI FROM ROME.

Fears are growing that the latest rescue will be another minimal step that falls short of a solution.

October 25, 2011

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Leaders Say Progress Made in Dealing With Euro Crisis

By STEVEN ERLANGER and STEPHEN CASTLE; JAMES KANTER CONTRIBUTED REPORTING.

Leaders hope the seriousness of their effort to solve the problems of Greek debt, weak banks and a bailout fund in need of reinforcement will ease the markets on Monday.

October 24, 2011

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Berlusconi Chooses Ignazio Visco to Head Bank of Italy

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

Ignazio Visco, currently the No. 3 official at the bank, was nominated to replace Mario Draghi as bank governor, just days before Mr. Draghi is to take over as president of the European Central Bank.

October 21, 2011

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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Eurozone Crisis: BBC - Timeline: The unfolding eurozone crisis

27 October 2011

Timeline: The unfolding eurozone crisis

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13856580

The current situation in Greece and beyond is the biggest test the euro has ever faced

Continue reading the main story

Global Economy

What's the matter with Italy?

How might Greece leave the euro?

Eurozone crisis explained

Euro deal at a glance

The euro, the dream of many a politician in the years following World War II, was established in Maastricht by the European Union (EU) in 1992.

To join the currency, member states had to qualify by meeting the terms of the treaty in terms of budget deficits, inflation, interest rates and other monetary requirements.

Of EU members at the time, the UK, Sweden and Denmark declined to join the currency.

Since then, there have been many twists and turns for the countries that use the single currency.

1999

On 1 January, the currency officially comes into existence.

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