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November 27, 2011

Is There Light at the End of the Tunnels

Judith Harris

The longing to see the light at the end of the tunnel has become more viscerally felt in Italy these days than ever since the early post-war era. Problem is, there are so many...

November 17, 2011

Super-Sober Mario Takes Charge

Judith Harris

Premier-Designate Mario Monti is often described in the media as Super Mario or Sober Mario. His government has had the support of banks, universities and the Roman Catholic...

November 15, 2011

From Fêtes to Fear: Scared of Mr. Monti

Judith Harris
Photo by Friends of Europe

As Berlusconi submitted his resignation, neo-Senator Mario Monti prepares to be Premier Designate

November 9, 2011

Wait Till the Donkey Kicks

Judith Harris

ROME - The front page of Il Sole-24 Ore, Italy's leading financial daily, said it all today, in a gigantic headline with just two words, written in 6-inch-tall letters: FATE...

November 7, 2011

As Genoa Drowns, Berlusconi Struggles to Stay Afloat

Judith Harris

Heavy rains and flooding in Genoa. At least seven people were killed on Friday. Another sad story after the small tornado in Le Cinque Terre eleven days ago. The fragility of...