I've often wondered whether I should attempt to explain how Italy's electoral system works, then, after coming across an article by Chris Hanretty which does just that, I'm glad I have not … [Read more...]
Will Italy End Up Being Run by the Bunga Bunga Movement?
When Italians start voting on 24–25 February 2013, they will have no less than 169 parties to choose from, perhaps a few more! One of the parties in the running is the Bunga Bunga … [Read more...]
Will Italy Sink Back into the Mire After the February Elections?
Silvio Berlusconi was a consequence of Italy's ineffectual left whose leaders could not hold a government together for more than a few months. Mario Monti was a consequence of Silvio … [Read more...]
Renzi loses Ballots, but Leaves a Winning Message
Yesterday’s Centre-left primary ballot ended up with Pier Luigi Bersani’s landslide victory over Florence’s mayor Matteo Renzi. The head of Italy's Democratic Party was able to confirm his … [Read more...]
The Outcome of Centre-Left Primaries In Italy Remains Uncertain
Last Wednesday’s television confrontation between the head of the Centre-left Democratic Party (Pd) Pier Luigi Bersani and his opponent for the party leadership Matteo Renzi has brought to … [Read more...]