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Guess who's back: Swansong for Berlusconi or Italy's reforms?

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One comeback too many? Most of François Picard’s panel does not believe in Silvio Berlusconi’s chances, even though PDL Senator Luciano Malan insists voters will come around.

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  • Gregory VICSCUSI, Journalist, Bloomberg;
  • Francesco SARACENO, Senior Economist, OFCE;
  • Luciano MALAN, Senator, Popolo Della Liberta (PDL) party;
  • Andrea TETI, Director, Centre for Global Security and Governance at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland;
  • James CREEDON, France 24 Media Watch editor.

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