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Property tax abolished in southern Italy, stupid

('Darren Thompson',) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0000

In the middle of the property sector crisis, with a reduction of up to 40% in the value of housing in countries like the UK and Spain, the abolition of a property tax in southern Italy is proving that when it rains, it pours

Ripping up ballot papers in Italy

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000

You could call him ‘Veltrozy’. The leader of the Italian democratic party wants to distance himself from his predecessor, Romano Prodi. Just like French president Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to distance himself from his predecessor, Jacques Chirac. Berlusconi however wants to delete the memory of the null economic growth

Charcuterie, cars and votes for Italians abroad

('John Smith',) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:48:00 -0000

The 2001 Tremaglia law permits Italians living abroad to participate in the national elections on 13 and 14 April

Typically Italian elections in April

('Sarah Gray',) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0000

On 13 and 14 April the Italians go to the polls under an electoral law that no-one is happy with. Majority rule or proportional representation? A two percent or four percent cut-off clause? What is the best solution for Italy?

European leaders: average age 55

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000

True or false: younger heads of state have less experience but more liberal policies than older heads of state, who have more experience? Plus an interactive map of Europe's old - and not so old - fogies

Italy: 'country of madmen'

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0000

Afghanistan - delicate name for European governments. Italy is bridging the gulf between its international obligations and the Senate

European Ombudsman: 'Without ensuring political alliances, one cannot be elected'

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0000

Nikiforos Diamandouros has been Ombudsman since 2003. As Pöttering becomes president of the European parliament on January 16, the Greek mediator explains how it all works behind the scenes