Berlusconi hints at bid to reclaim power

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi suggested that he will attempt a return to power — using the old party name that brought him into politics two decades ago.

In an interview in Germany’s Bild newspaper, Berlusconi said he is asked “often and emphatically” to step back into the political ring. “I can only say I won’t let my old People of Freedom Party down. We will soon return to the old party name by the way, ‘Forza Italia’ (Go Italy).”

Berlusconi came to power in 1994 using the catchy football chant as his motto, and dominated Italy’s political scene until forced to resign in November with the country in financial shambles and a personal legacy tarnished by sex and corruption scandals.