Strasbourg 12.06.2023 A long list of expressions of condolence: all directed to the founder of Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 87. Silvio Berlusconi: il combattente che ha guidato il centro-destra e che è stato protagonista della politica in Italia e in Europa per generazioni. Padre, imprenditore, eurodeputato, Presidente del Consiglio,…
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Ruby trials key witness dies
Key witness in prostitution of minor trials involving Italy ex-Premier Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died after suspecting being poisoned. A murder probe has been opened into a Moroccan-origin model Imane Fadil death, police said, adding she died after month of “agony“. Ruby witness Imane Fadil dies (6). Murder probe opened https://t.co/YEzmS0BstQ — Ansa English News (@ansa_english) March…
Berlusconi backs Salvini in bid for leadership
Silvio Berlusconi supports his ally, the leader of the Lega Nord party, Matteo Salvini in his bid for the negotiations in forming of the Italian government. #ANSA | Govt mandate for centre right-Berlusconi – We'll support Salvini says Forza Italia leader https://t.co/jDeaW51auy — Ansa English News (@ansa_english) March 7, 2018 The leader of Forza Italia,…
Italian elections dotted by showbiz
Italians demonstrate high level of participation at polling stations on Sunday to vote in an election after a campaign marked by a profound discontent over the economy, unemployment and mass immigration from Africa. Pollsters forecast indicates that former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi’s center-right party Forza Italia and his far-right allies Lega Nord will become the…
EP: Tajani – Berlusconi's loyalist elected president
Antonio Tajani (63) (EPP, Italy), Silvio Berlusconi loyalist is to lead the European Parliament for the next two and a half years, being elected in an elaborate, but highly symbolical procedure in the fourth round by simple majority. The European People’s party (EPP) claimed the seat after the agreement was broken by the Socialists, who prolonged…
MEP Tajani for European Parliament president
Anna van Densky OPINION The promotion of the former EU Industry top civil servant Antonio Tajani (Italy, EPP) from Barroso’s Commission to the position of the European Parliament president, once again demonstrates the failure of the institution to renew. The civil servants becoming politicians and politicians styled into mandarins, surfing freely between Schuman and Luxembourg squares,…