Silvio Berlusconi

Get Lost, Silvio. I’ve Got A New Guy

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Get lost, Silvio. I’ve got a new guy. Cartoon by Olle Johansson of Sweden.

Monti Starts Forming New Italian Government

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Mario Monti (Photo: Burson-Marsteller Italia/Wiki Commons)

Italy’s new prime minister says he wants to build “a future of dignity and hope” for Italy’s children.

Berlusconi Takes Parting Shots

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Burlusconi

Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi calls on the European Central Bank to support the euro.

Italy Crisis: Mario Monti Moves to Form New Government

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti (Photo: BBC)

Italy’s new Prime Minister Mario Monti starts work on forming a government to lead Italy out of its debt crisis, following Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation.

Berlusconi and the Power he Wields in Italy

By The World ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Marco Werman talks to Alexander Stille about Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi and the power he wields in Italian society.

Italian Prime Minister To Resign

By The World ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed he intends to resign after key economic reforms have been approved. His announcement follows a vote in parliament on the budget in which he appeared to lose his majority.

Italy’s Berlusconi Vows to Resign

By The World ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi has confirmed he intends to resign after key economic reforms have been approved. His announcement follows a vote in parliament on the budget in which he appeared to lose his majority.

What’s Next for Italy?

By The World ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Anchor Marco Werman asks political science professor Franco Pavoncello what politics in Italy could look like after Berlusconi.

Italy in No Mood to Mark Berlusconi’s Birthday

By The World ⋅ September 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could face trials if the Constitutional Court rejects the 'legitimate impediment' law

Silvio Berlusconi turns 75 Thursday, but most Italians are in no mood for celebration considering that the country’s economy is on the brink of a debt crisis.

Italy’s stake in Libya

By The World ⋅ March 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Megan Williams reports on how Italy’s oil and business interests in Libya have caused the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to be extra cautious when it comes to responding to the rebellion against Gaddafi. Download MP3

Immediate trial requested for Berlusconi

By The World ⋅ February 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing the possibility of an immediate trial on charges that he paid for sex with a minor. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Philip Willan who profiled one of the prosecutors on the case for Foreign Policy magazine. Download MP3

Silvio Berlusconi condemns ‘disgusting’ prosecutors

The Italian Obama

By The World ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Nancy Greenleese profiles Italian leftist politician Nichi Vendola. His appeal to young voters has earned him the nickname of “Italy’s Obama”. Download MP3

Timeline: Some of Italy’s recent troubled leaders

Berlusconi goes on a rant

By The World ⋅ January 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Marco Werman talks to RAI journalist Fabio Colonna about the latest Silvio Berlusconi sandal in Italy. We will hear what was said when the Italian prime minister called in a talk show and insulted the program and its host. Download MP3

Berlusconi’s rant

Global Political Cartoons: January 15 – 21, 2011

By Carol Hills ⋅ January 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunisians say they want a revolution, ‘well, you know, we all want to change the world’. What’s still not clear is what the Tunisians want to change into. HU Jintao? He’s the Chinese president WHO went TO Washington TO DO some diplomacy TO WOO NEW sources of MOO-lah. And Queensland underwater.

Berlusconi suffers legal setback

By The World ⋅ January 13, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi suffered a legal setback today. Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled that the Prime Minister can no longer claim official business as an excuse to avoid testifying in legal cases against him. The World’s Gerry Hadden has more. Download MP3

Is Silvio Berlusconi on His Way Out?

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