Italian govt calls confidence vote on austerity
The Italian government on Thursday called for a vote of confidence on an austerity package aimed at persuading bond markets that the country can get […]
Italy’s Monti wins definitive confidence vote
Prime Minister Mario Monti won an overwhelming vote of confidence on Friday after warning politicians they would have to face the Italian public if they […]
Berlusconi faces confidence vote; seen surviving for now
Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to scrape through a vote of confidence on Friday, despite the scandals, economic stagnation and intense pressure from […]
Italy’s Prodi Wins Second Confidence Vote
Deutsche Welle: Italy’s centre-left government easily won a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament Friday, formally ending a political crisis sparked by […]
Prodi Seeks Support Ahead Of Confidence Vote
Deutsche Welle: Italy’s Prime Minister faces a parliamentary vote of confidence on Wednesday, a week after he resigned. Romano Prodi has asked senators to renew […]
Prodi faces vote in Italy's Senate
International Herald Tribune: The government of Prime Minister Romano Prodi will face a vote of confidence in the Senate on Wednesday, putting to test his […]
Senate to vote on Italy coalition
BBC: Italy’s PM Romano Prodi will face a vote of confidence in his coalition in the Senate on Wednesday. … leggi tutto (read all)
German Press Review: "Italy is Like an Old Race Car’"
Deutsche Welle: Italian PM Romano Prodi’s resignation and the subsequent call for a vote of confidence for his shaky left-center coalition are a sign of […]
Prodi tempted back to take a punt on power
The Independent: Normal service seemed likely to be restored in Italy yesterday after the head of state, President Giorgio Napolitano, told the Prime Minister, Romano […]
Italy’s Prodi scrambles for support as vote looms
Reuters: ROME – Italy’s Romano Prodi is scrambling for support ahead of a vote of confidence this week which he must win to stay on […]