Tag: ‘Grilusconi’ phenomenon

• Monday, March 18th 2013 - 07:53 UTC

  Italian political deadlock could force another ballot by early June

  

  Italian President Giorgio Napolitano appealed to political leaders to work together to form a government, but his appeal fell on deaf ears and pressure grew for a new poll after last month's deadlocked election. The situation is dominated by the ‘Grilusconi’ phenomenon which mustered a 55% protest vote.