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Scrambling the Political Eggs

Judith Harris

Most pollsters agree that the number of those alienated from the mainstream political class has risen to the point that those who say they will not go to the polls or turn in...

Referendum in Italy: The Government Defeated. And Now What?

Judith Harris

Over half the country is rejoicing this week because a nationwide referendum drew a stunning turnout of over 57% of those eligible to vote, and four pieces of center-right...

Words I wish I hadn’t heard

Judith Harris

2010 witnessed the ultimate decadence of the Italian political discourse

Back in the Saddle with Silvio

Judith Harris

“We have given the left a lesson,” Berlusconi trumpeted from Rome Monday evening. Meanwhile, Umberto Bossi's populist right-wing, anti-immigrant Northern League will now...

Italy Seen from the Beach

Judith Harris

For journalists this is traditionally the silly season, when anything goes, as long as it’s entertainment. Alas, this beach season has brought a host of serious problems...

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Berlusconi and His Crew

E. M.

Prime Minister Berlusconi inaugurates his fourth term and announces his ministerial posts. The choices for his circle of 21 ministers reveal some predictable tactical...

Rome Turns Right

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...

Opinions on the Italian elections

Marina Melchionda

Political elections in Italy: some confirmations…but many surprising results

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