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Contrary to his public image, Berlusconi desperately wants to be taken seriously. He reportedly told associates after his victory on April 14 that he will use the next five years to establish his legacy as a "statesman." But a longing for legitimation may hamper him more than it tempers him. Berlusconi, once a maverick outsider, looks increasingly like a typical deal-making Italian politico; more a parody than a model of statesmanship. If he wants to make a lasting impact, Berlusconi would do well to harness his flamboyant, image-driven instincts for the benefit of the country. He has proposed...
Dissatisfied with Italy's economic woes, voters on April 14 elected billionaire Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's richest man, to lead them once again. Here's a quick look back at the ups and downs of one of the world's most colorful--and persistent--personalities...
...Berlusconi becomes Prime Minister for the first time, with the help of some far-right allies. He resigns after a mere seven months when the coalition that swept him into power dissolves...
...Berlusconi whips his allies into shape and wins a second term as Prime Minister...
APRIL 2008 Berlusconi wins his third term as Prime Minister. He vows to rescue the stalled Italian economy, resolve a garbage crisis and assist the faltering national airline, Alitalia...