Berlusconi to resign
 

There is a god after all.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15646536

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

The the old git with unnaturally black hair is going so bugger off, I cannot wait for Have I Got News For You.

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

At last! Italy is saved from him and his stupid allies

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

Good riddance l say to a man who has got as much morals as a sewer rat.

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

Well thats every sewer rat insulted :D

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So it turns out bankrupting the entire country is where the Italians will draw the line...

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

Good riddance!

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

It's not much of a resignation though - simply retiring from politics when the election comes round...

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

I was under the impression that it would be a matter of weeks?

Parliament needs to approve a package of cuts (which it's expected to approve). The vote was due in December, but will be brought forward, and could be as soon as next week.

Unless he does a U-turn, he's expected to step down after the vote?

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Looking at a number of different articles, it's as clear as mud. There is some suggestion the measures could be agreed in a marathon session running into the weekend. On the other hand it could be 'weeks', and conceivably, 'weeks' could lead to the other side of Christmas.

The only thing that's certain is that Silvo's departure hasn't stopped Italy's bond yields from passing the 7% mark that's widely regarded as the point where big bailout money is needed.

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He wont stand at the next elections, which are likely to be in February sometime.

So, you got a good 3 or more months of "herr slick"

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They really should now be able to get their debt down now? Without having to buy Hair dye and Wet look Gel.

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

Don't like the bloke never have but italians seem to have a real love\hate relationship with the guy. Right now they want him gone but come next year who knows they might decide he is better then whoever replaces him and call for him to come back.

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

That's simply Italian politics Rizzy. Until Silvo came along, the Italians had almost as many new governments as there have been years since world war 2.

Re: Berlusconi to resign
 

Well, both the Senate and Parliament have approved the austerity package.

He could be out tonight :tu:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15703459