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"Mamma Mia!" A Government with a Difference

Judith Harris

Who, me, Justice Minister? Mamma mia, what an enormous responsibility!" Andrea Orlando, 45, member of Renzi's Partito Democratico PD), said this on learning that he had been...

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...

Senate. Who’s the Winner in Wednesday Vote of Confidence? For the Moment, No One

Judith Harris

“The majority is stronger, and Gianfranco Fini’s people turned out to be loyal,” said Berlusconi with evident relief. “Now this government can complete the legislature.”...

Premier Romano Prodi Quits

From Italy

Premier Prodi quits on Thursday night after a Senate confidence vote (a parliamentary "confidence vote" is needed in Italy for a government to stay in charge) produced a widely...

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