Italy’s general election

Italian voters have issued a clear rejection of austerity measures in national elections that resulted in political deadlock, threatening prolonged instability and the prospect of another poll

From WORLD Feb 28, 2013

Berlusconi camp anger at corruption probe

Ex-premier reportedly involved in suspected political bribery case

Editorial

Parties should unite behind an agenda for political reform
Populist leaders will not solve Italy’s problems
Italians should reject Berlusconi’s siren call
From WORLD Feb 28, 2013

Italy’s bosses rail at political ‘losers’

Business leaders fear that much-needed reforms will be stalled

Five Star Movement leader and comedian Beppe Grillo leaves after casting his vote at the polling station in Genoa ©Reuters From WORLD Feb 27, 2013

Grillo kills move to break Italy deadlock

Says he will not back Bersani or Berlusconi

From WORLD Feb 27, 2013

Italy looks at ‘Sicilian solution’

Co-operation suggests possible way out of poll impasse

From WORLD Feb 27, 2013

Rome upset by German ‘clowns’ jibe

Italian president cancels dinner with SPD candidate for chancellor

Democratic Party (PD) leader Pier Luigi Bersani speaks as he celebrates his victory on stage in downtown Rome December 2, 2012. ©Reuters From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

Bersani seeks first go at leading Italy

Centre-left leader stops short of proposing formal coalition

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

Boost for Berlusconi in Lombardy race

Northern League takes control of economic powerhouse

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

Italy’s stunned centre-left reaches out

Democrats assess how to form viable government

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

As it happened: Italy’s election aftermath

World watches as political horse-trading begins

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

ECB’s market backstop faces Italy test

Politicians likely to reject conditions that accompany help

From MARKETS Feb 26, 2013

Election jolt fractures fragile sentiment

Fears of rising anti-euro bias among Italian voters hit markets

From WORLD Feb 25, 2013

Grillo’s novices set to take centre stage

Five Star Movement storms to an electoral triumph

From WORLD Feb 25, 2013

Angry Italians deliver austerity warning

Populist and anti-establishment messages win over voters

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

Berlusconi secures key regional triumph

Convincing victory in Lombardy for former prime minister

From WORLD Feb 26, 2013

Final vote results confirm Italy deadlock

Sell-off in Italian bonds and equities at prospect of instability

From WORLD Feb 25, 2013

As it happened: Italian elections

The inconclusive election result unsettles markets

From COMPANIES Feb 24, 2013

Business’ nervous watch on Italy’s poll

Fears unstable government will lead to more pain for companies

From WORLD Feb 25, 2013

Risk of instability hangs over Italy poll

Result that yields strong government ‘would be a miracle’

From WORLD Feb 24, 2013

Italy goes to the polls in close election

Protest vote could be crucial

From WORLD Feb 24, 2013

Austerity hits campaign spending

Corruption scandals have led to a reduction in public funding

From WORLD Feb 22, 2013

Italy’s poll promises to spring surprise

Comedian’s untested party fills critics with forebodings of tragedy

From WORLD Feb 21, 2013

Monti outburst hits hopes for pact

Premier puts any coalition in doubt after attacking centre-left

From WORLD Feb 20, 2013

Lombardy poll race reaches fever pitch

Italy’s industrial heartland may well decide national outcome

From WORLD Feb 20, 2013

Turnout key to Sicilian election race

The island is one of four key regions set to sway national outcome

From MARKETS Feb 20, 2013

Investors rattled by Berlusconi poll showing

FTSE MIB dips and bond yields are up on vote fears