Expelling Silvio Berlusconi Won't Boost Italy's Stagnant Economy

On November 27th the Italian Senate expelled the three-time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, following his conviction for tax fraud, and in doing so deprived him of parliamentary immunity.

Italy urges high turnout in key election for euro zone

ROME: Italy pressed citizens to get out and vote in one of the most closely watched elections in years on Sunday and Monday, with markets on edge at the prospect of a political stalemate that could reignite the debt crisis.

ECB's Visco says markets watching Italy closely

ROME (Reuters) - Financial markets remain keenly focused on Italy's ability to control its public finances and pursue reforms to lift its stagnant economy, European Central Bank governing council member Ignazio Visco said on Saturday.

Silvio Berlusconi, in major speech, promises sweeping tax cuts

ROME: Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi announced his "last great electoral and political battle" on Sunday with a sweeping promise to cut taxes and the cost of government if his centre-right wins elections this month.

Italian Bonds Decline as Berlusconi Threatens Government

Italian 10-year government bonds posted their first weekly drop in four after former Premier Silvio Berlusconi threatened to withdraw his party’s support for Prime Minister Mario Monti’s coalition government.

Obama to meet Italian PM on euro crisis

WASHINGTON: Barack Obama turns his focus Thursday to a crisis that could conceivably end his presidency, but over which he has little control, welcoming Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti for Europe debt talks.

Euro Gains From 1-Month Low on Optimism Europe Moving on Debt

Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose from a one-month low versus the dollar amid optimism European leaders are tackling their debt crisis after Italy’s Senate approved an austerity bill yesterday and Greece swore in a new prime minister.

Italy Five-Year Yield Tops 7%, Berlusconi to Quit

Italian bonds slumped, driving the five-year note yield to more than 7 percent for the first time since the euro was started in 1999, after LCH Clearnet SA raised the deposit it demands for trading the nation’s securities.

Berlusconi's Main Ally Tells Him to Quit

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, under growing pressure to resign, suffered a potentially fatal blow on Tuesday when his main ally, Northern League party chairman Umberto Bossi, called on him to go. Berlusconi faces a crucial vote in parliament on Tuesday that could seal his fate.