Sign in

Berlusconi quits but pledges to rebuild government

Alessandra Rizzo, Rome

Berlusconi quits but pledges to rebuild government

Thu, 21 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

The premier’s resignation brings an end to Italy’s longest-serving government since World War II.

Mr Berlusconi had been under pressure to resign since a stinging defeat in regional elections earlier this month.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Berlusconi quits but pledges to rebuild government

Alejandro Garnacho fined after speeding away from Man United’s training ground

Berlusconi quits but pledges to rebuild government

Civil case taken by IRA victims ‘verged on show trial’, Gerry Adams says

Berlusconi quits but pledges to rebuild government

IRA bomb victim ‘completely devastated’ as Gerry Adams court case discontinued

More in this section

KitKat trademark court case

Have a break-in, have a KitKat: Thieves steal chocolate haul bound for Poland

Germany Whale Rescue

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

Monaco Pope

Pope Leo visits Monaco to urge its people to use faith and wealth for good

Courts Politics Place: Rome Person: Berlusconi Person: Alessandra Rizzo Person: Silvio Berlusconi Person: President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Person: Ciampi Person: prime Person: prime minister Person: foreign minister Person: Gianfranco Fini Event: World War II.Organisation: Senate Organisation: Northern League Organisation: Union of Christian Democrats Organisation: National Alliance

Demonstrators rally near the Washington Monument (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

IE_logo_newsletters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited