Chronology of Italian Political Events, 2010
2011; Berghahn Books; Volume: 26; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3167/ip.2010.260102
ISSN2326-7259
Autores Tópico(s)Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
ResumoJanuary1 Positive reactions from the political parties to the end-of-year message from the president of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano.For Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, it is "the best message he has given."For Antonio Di Pietro of Italia dei Valori (IdV, Italy of Values), however, it is just full of "statements of good intentions."Michele Emiliano decides not to stand for the center-left primaries for the regional elections in Puglia. 2 Controversy over the comments made by Luigi de Magistris (IdV) about getting back to being a "normal country": "We guarantee that Berlusconi can safely leave Italy, along with [singer Mariano] Apicella and a pretty young lady." 3 Bomb outside the courthouse in Reggio Calabria.No casualties.In his blog, Di Pietro writes that "the end-of-year speech given by the president of the Republic has 'filled the sails of the ship of the pirates,' who will make full use of it."4 The government imposes state secrecy on the relations with Telecom of Marco Mancini, an ex-SISMI agent, who is charged with the illegal use of dossiers.Regional elections in Puglia: the Partito Democratico (PD, Democratic Party) entrusts Francesco Boccia with a "full mandate" to assess the conditions for his candidacy.Nichi Vendola, president of the Apulia region, confirms that he wants primaries.5 Emma Bonino decides to stand for the regional elections in Lazio, where the Popolo della Libertà (PdL, People of Liberty) is already represented by Renata Polverini.The PD gives
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