Berlusconi Stages Latest Comeback to Fix Italy’s Broken Politics

  • The former premier is launching a center-right federation
  • He seeks to counter the ‘constant deterioration’ of politics

Silvio Berlusconi

Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg
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At 82, Silvio Berlusconi isn’t ready to give up on Italian politics.

The man who dominated government affairs in Italy for almost two decades is ready to play his part for his country once again, shrugging off a persistent drop in the polls and the success Matteo Salvini’s anti-migration League party has had in siphoning off right-wing support.