Romano Prodi
Property tax abolished in southern Italy, stupid
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
romano prodi, economy, economical crisis, infraestructuras, 'ndrangheta, fiscalidad, silvio berlusconi
Ripping up ballot papers in Italy
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
romano prodi, walter veltroni, southern eu, right-wing, rome, beppe grillo, nicolas sarkozy
Charcuterie, cars and votes for Italians abroad
The 2001 Tremaglia law permits Italians living abroad to participate in the national elections on 13 and 14 April
romano prodi, latin america, northern eu, elections, europe, italy, politics
Typically Italian elections in April
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?
romano prodi, opinion, right-wing, rome, beppe grillo, map, silvio berlusconi
European leaders: average age 55
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
romano prodi, frederik reinfeldt, gordon brown, vladas adamkus, aníbal cavaco silva, age, ageing society
Italy: 'country of madmen'
Afghanistan - delicate name for European governments. Italy is bridging the gulf between its international obligations and the Senate
romano prodi, war, middle east, world affairs, nato, foreign policy, afghanistan
European Ombudsman: 'Without ensuring political alliances, one cannot be elected'
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
romano prodi, human rights, jacques santer, josep borrell, european parliament, hans gert pöttering, enlargement
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