Italian politics blog for The Economist.
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Why Silvio Berlusconi’s jail sentence matters, even though he won’t serve it
Regional elections will test whether Italians have lost patience with the sleaze and corruption of Berlusconi and his party.
Italian scientists jailed for ‘false assurances’ before earthquake
Manslaughter convictions handed down after people of L’Aquila received reassurances prior to earthquake that killed 300.
Who will be Italy’s next prime minister?
As Silvio Berlusconi seems to be standing aside, the spotlight is on Mario Monti and the candidates of the Left.
Serbian film director’s ‘theme park’ echoes The Bridge on the Drina
Emir Kusturica builds homage to Ivo Andric novel, triggering controversy in Visegrad, scene of atrocities in Bosnian war.
Silvio Berlusconi says he will not run for prime minister at next election
Former Italian PM rules himself out of race next spring after four months of uncertainty.
Bosnian man leads compensation campaign for war victims on all sides
Zijahudin Smailagic has brought together Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs to press for redress for time spent in detention camps.
Bosnia’s National Museum is latest victim of political funding crisis
Museum to close after 124 years as state government’s powers and funding are eroded by antagonistic communities.
A waning star?
Italy’s Five Star Movement dims.
Mafias on the move: Northward creep
In Italy Mafia-organised crime is no longer only a southern phenomenon.