Silvio Berlusconi
Who will become Italy’s next president? 

Who will become Italy’s next president?
Secret ballot begins as Silvio Berlusconi drops out of race
24 Jan 2022
Italy faces fresh elections as negotiations stall

Italy faces fresh elections as negotiations stall
Political deadlock continues after coalition talks break down
8 May 2018
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Italian elections: who will win?
Berlusconi's centre-right coalition on course for victory as Renzi slumps to third place in polls
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Silvio Berlusconi on course to be election ‘kingmaker’
Former Italian PM is barred from running for office but could still hold the balance of power after next month’s election
6 Feb 2018
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Silvio Berlusconi: the return of Italy’s ‘bunga bunga’ PM
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Most controversial world leaders, in their own words

Most controversial world leaders, in their own words
Donald Trump's tweets pale in comparison to some leaders' boasts of murder and corruption
3 Jul 2017
Silvio Berlusconi admitted to hospital with heart problem

Silvio Berlusconi admitted to hospital with heart problem
Italy's former prime minister being kept under observation but condition is not life threatening
7 Jun 2016

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