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"Showman" Renzi Delivers the Election Law

Judith Harris

It's a done deal: on Wednesday the Chamber of Deputies passed a revised election law dubbed the "Italicum," with 365 votes in favor, 156 nays and 40 abstentions. The new law,...

The Grillini About to Hop into Parliament

Judith Harris

The famous Ides of March of ancient Rome fell on March 15, the day when the tyrannical Julius Caesar was assassinated in the building where the Senate was meeting. His assassin...

Running the NYC Marathon with the Italian Parliament

Patrizia Orioli

This coming Sunday, 15 deputies of different political parties will take part in one of the nation's most important long-distance annual running events in order to promote healthy...

The Broken Promise: Fiscal Federalism

Judith Harris

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano refused to sign the bill on fiscal federalism, with comments that it was “unreceivable,” poorly drafted and generic. For Berlusconi the...

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.”...

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