News & Impressions
from Italy

The Court of Appeal has published its final decision on the latest elections today. After checking the votes in doubt the left coalition has even won an additional small margin against Berlusconi and his allies, the roughly 40.000 votes of that single district have been declared valid. There will most certainly some further grumbling from the right wing parties, the decision, however, seems to be final.
By that the left wing coalition has been confirmed, as well in Parliament as in the Senate.
It might have been easier for the left wing to win the elections than it might be to govern this country which is deeply split. It will be most interesting how the left coalition will run the country – and for how long, given the fact their heterogeneity will soon start to become obvious.

Good luck, Italy !