Person: Stefano Stefani

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Stefani resigns over 'hyper-nationalist' Germans remark

The Italian government minister who had called Germans “hyper-nationalist” arrogant blondes has resigned at the request of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Berlusconi fights to save coalition

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Germany will not tolerate 'dumb stereotypes': Schroeder

It’s an illusion that this country cherishes all of its children

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Berlusconi under fire over tourism fears

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Schroeder cancels Italian holiday

Italy fears German-free summer after Schroeder cancels

Italy was tonight braced for a German summer boycott after Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder cancelled his holiday in pique over an attack on his countrymen abroad.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2003

Italy eats humble pie over second gaffe

THE Italian government backed away from another confrontation with Berlin yesterday in fear that German tourists would plonk their towels on another nation’s beaches.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2003

Italy backs down after making gaffe

The Italian government backed away from another confrontation with Berlin today in fear that German tourists would head for another nation’s beaches.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2003

Row erupts again after new Italian gaffe

One political row with Italy was settled this afternoon – just as another erupted.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2003

Italy tries to make amends with Germany after second spat

Italy tried to make amends today after a government official branded Germans as “stereotyped blondes with a hyper-nationalist pride”.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2003