Italy Coalition Reels as Berlusconi Threatens to Sink Letta
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Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s ruling coalition came under renewed strain as Silvio Berlusconi threatened to bring down the government if Letta’s party votes to expel the three-time ex-premier from the Senate.
“We’re not available to keep the government going if the left decides to prevent the head of People of Liberty from remaining in politics,” Berlusconi told a rally organized by the Army of Silvio supporters’ association on Aug. 30. He softened his rhetoric a day later, saying he “didn’t issue an ultimatum” and wants the government to continue to govern.