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Rome Turns Right

(30 04 2008) Judith Harris

Berlusconi chalks up his second victory this month. “We’ll be licking these wounds for as long as we have tongues, and maybe longer,” was the mournful comment of Alessandro...

The End of Ideology?

(16 04 2008) Judith Harris

“Hanno detto di lui peste e corna, ma poi l’hanno votato tutti.” (They said all they could about him, down to calling him "cornuto", but then they all voted for him.)

Here They Go Again: Debating, Italian Style (Monologuing!)

(08 04 2008) Rodrigo Praino

The bottom line is that a simple debate between candidates for public office is something that Italian voters cannot take for granted...

Italy's Elections: Viagra for the Doldrums?

(06 04 2008) Judith Harris

Italy faces a serious migraine headache. Experts are already predicting a frustrated and frustrating new legislature with a brief shelf life.

Rome: Champagne corks and chunks of mortadella mark government’s collapse

(26 01 2008) Judith Harris

Is Italy heading towards new elections and maybe, with the possible victory of Mr. Berlusconi, yet another round of government by telemarketing?

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