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ECB President Visits Italy Senator Monti
Wall Street Journal
If they don't, a new government won't be able to introduce the overhauls needed to cutItaly's huge debt and breathe new life into the country's sluggish economy. MessrsBerlusconi and Monti lunched together Saturday inside the Palazzo Chigi, ...
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Berlusconi convenes final Cabinet meeting, to quit
Boston.com
Economist Mario Monti is expected to be Italy's next premier. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. ROME (AP) -- Italian Premier SilvioBerlusconi is expected to resign Saturday after ...
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Boston.com
Berlusconi convenes final Cabinet meeting, to quit
Houston Chronicle
Photo: Riccardo De Luca / AP Mario Monti, left, talks at the beginning of a voting session on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union, that should pave the way for Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi to leave office in a matter of days, ...
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Italy's parliament approves reforms
Sky News Australia
Hundreds of anti-Berlusconi campaigners meanwhile rallied outside parliament holding up placards reading 'Bye Bye Silvio' and waving Italian flags. Former EU commissioner Mario Monti, a 68-year-old economist with a formidable reputation but no ...
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Italian fury at Sarkozy 'meddling' as Berlusconi prepares to resign
RFI
The debate follows Friday's approval of the package by the Senate and should be followed by a cabinet meeting at which Berlusconi has promised to resign, probably to be succeeded by former European Union commissioner Mario Monti. ...
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Follow From the Wires
Salon
In that vein, Berlusconi invited Monti for lunch Saturday at his office, reports said. But Interior Minister Roberto Maroni of the Northern League made clear the League would be an opposition party to any Monti government, refusing to be part of any ...
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TSX climbs as Euro fears ease off
Toronto Star
However, expectations that Monti will lead a post-Berlusconi government have helped calm those jitters, and Italy's 10-year bond yield was now down below the seven per cent threshold that eventually forced Greece, Ireland and Portugal to seek bailouts. ...
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Follow From the Wires
Salon
Economist Mario Monti is expected to be Italy's next premier. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expected to resign Saturday after ...
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Follow From the Wires
Salon
Economist Mario Monti is expected to be Italy's next premier. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expected to resign Saturday after ...
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Party's over for Silvio Berlusconi (Well, one party, anyway)
Globe and Mail
In Italy, where Mr. Berlusconi was expected to officially step down Saturday, and likely be succeeded by Mario Monti, the former EU antitrust chief, the euro zone's third-largest economy is struggling under the weight of €1.9-trillion ($2.6-trillion ...
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Oil prices post weekly gains on euro zone optimism, US data
Proactive Investors UK
Berlusconi will likely be replaced by former EU commissioner MarioMonti, who will lead Italy's effort to implement economic reforms and avoid bankruptcy. Italy's debt problems were in the spotlight all week after the country's 10 year bond yields hit ...
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Berlusconi to quit after parliament passes reforms
Newsday
... a 17-year political era and setting in motion a transition aimed at bringing Italy back from the brink of economic crisis. Respected former European commissioner Mario Monti remained the top choice to try to steer the country out of its debt woes...
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LAGARDE: MONTI IS COMPETENT, SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN ITALY
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia
From Tokyo, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said: "I hold Mario Monti in great esteem, I know him well and he's extremely competent". She then went on to say: "I am happy that the Senate approved the reform plan" and "I suppose that, after Berlusconi hands...
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Waiting for Europe Surprises: Coming Week
TheStreet.com
Monti is seen as a political outsider and has a track record for being decisive. If he doesn't fall victim to Italy's fractious political environment, he may have more success than Berlusconi in guiding the country out of harm's way. ...
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CANADA FX-C$ stronger in thin markets on Europe optimism
Reuters
"We're assuming that come early next week we'll have a smooth transition from Mr.Berlusconi to Monti, who as a technocrat not beholden to the electorate, and as an EC insider, can take the requisite decisions and get Italy back on the right path," ...
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Italy imposes ban on naked short selling
Financial Times
Italy's blue-chip index closed up nearly 4 per cent on Friday amid cautious optimism that the departure of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and arrival of a technocratic government led by Mario Monti, the former European Union competition commissioner, ...
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Financial Times
Italy, Greece move to allay debt concerns
Columbus Dispatch
Berlusconi promised this week to resign once the measures were approved, permitting a new leader to be appointed as the head of a technocratic government. He is expected to step down either today or on Sunday. Mario Monti, a former European ...
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Bahrain committed to Italy roadshows despite Euro crisis
ArabianBusiness.com
In Rome, former European Commissioner Mario Monti emerged as favourite to replace Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi within days and lead an emergency government that would implement long delayed reforms of pensions, labour markets and business ...
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Analysis: Brussels takes heavy hand in euro crisis
CBS News
The expected new leader of Italy, once the flamboyant and often embarrassing SilvioBerlusconi resigns, is 68-year-old Mario Monti — a former competition commission for none other than the EU. It's beyond doubt that France and Germany play a huge role ...
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Chris Bryant: Like Paris, Europe will divide into rings. And guess who'll live ...
The Independent
It looks as if Mario Monti could be the new Italian PM. I remember him from my time in Brussels as one of the best EU commissioners. His Italian colleague, the president of the Commission, Romano Prodi, was less convincing. With Rupert Murdoch's EU ...
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Markets rise but contagion fears spread to Spain
Telegraph.co.uk
The austerity package, seen as crucial to averting an Italian bail-out, will go before the country's lower house today before an emergency government is installed. Mario Monti remains the frontrunner to succeed Mr Berlusconi. ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Euro extends gains as Italy approves budget bill
MarketWatch
Beleaguered Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to follow through on a pledge to step down as early as Sunday, paving the way for a “technocratic” government expected to be led by economist and former European Commissioner Mario Monti, ...
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Potential for an Upside Breakout Looms
Equities.com
The bill goes to Italy's Chamber of Deputies Saturday. Monti still needs the approval from Berlusconi's People of Liberty party before taking over as prime minister. Fears of a meltdown earlier this week in sent Italy's 10-year bond yields soaring to ...
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Asia-Pacific Countries Brace for Worsening Europe Debt Crisis
Bloomberg
Italy's Chamber of Deputies will give final approval to the austerity legislation this weekend and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will resign “a minute later,” Chamber Speaker Gianfranco Fini said. The government may be led by former European Union ...
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TransCanada's pipe dream: Will Keystone XL ever fly?
Globe and Mail
In Italy, where Mr. Berlusconi was expected to officially step down Saturday, and likely be succeeded by Mario Monti, the former EU antitrust chief, the euro zone's third-largest economy is struggling under the weight of €1.9-trillion ($2.6-trillion ...
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Italy's Berlusconi to resign, end scandal-hit era – In2EastAfrica – All ...
By In2EastAfrica
World News · East African Community · Press Releases ... Monti, the former European Commissioner expected to try to form Italy's next government, will have a working lunch with Berlusconi on Saturday, a Senate statement said. Credit: ...
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XE.com - Monti and Berlusconi to have working lunch
Mario Monti, the former European Commissioner expected to try to form Italy's next government, will have a working lunch with outgoing Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday, a Senate statement said. ... Copyright Thomson Reuters 2011. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters. Print RSS Share. More Forex News ...
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Agreed reforms pave the way for Berlusconi's resignation - Business ...
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is set to resign after a parliamentary revolt and a wave of market panic that has shaken the eurozone. ... THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Nov 12 2011 19:05 | LAST UPDATED Nov 12 2011 19:05. ADVERTISE WITH US ...Former EU commissioner Mario Monti, a 68-year-old economist with a formidable reputation but no experience in political office, is seen as the most likely contender to receive the mandate to form a new government. European ...
Mail & Guardian News Feed
Berlusconi to quit after parliament passes reforms | The Associated ...
By The Associated Press
Arriving earlier at the Senate, where the budget committee approved the reforms Thursday evening, Berlusconi was heckled by some 20 bystanders. The prospect of anItalian government led by leading economist Mario Monti, after Berlusconi ...
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Berlusconi's political era nearing an end « News Hub Today
By NewsHubToday
There a very sharp contrast between Monti and Berlusconi. The latter has been at the heart of Italian politics for the last 17 years, but more recently he has been ridiculed and embroiled in legal action for hosting parties at which magistrates say ...
News Hub Today
Italy: Berlusconi Expected To Resign On Saturday
By The Huffington Post News Editors
ROME — Italy's lower chamber of parliament has approved a package of economic reforms demanded by the European Union, paving the way for Premier Silvio Berlusconito resign and a new government to take over in a bid to stave off a ... THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ... Their opposition probably will not scuttle President Giorgio Napolitano's plans to ask Monti to try to form an interim government onceBerlusconi resigns, but it will likely make Monti's job more difficult. ...
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November 12, 2011 - VIYAPARIKALOKAYA
By wedamulla
Monti spent two hours meeting with the president Thursday evening shortly after being made a senator for life, Italy's ANSA news agency reported. The appointment meansMonti was able to vote Friday in the Senate. Berlusconi appeared to ...
VIYAPARIKALOKAYA
New Italian PM, European Head of Trilateral ... - OzHouse Alt News
By OzHouse
OzHouse Alt News: We're not in Kansas anymore… ... Mario Monti has been seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi to lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures. Monti is a keen ...
OzHouse Alt News
The Nation - Berlusconi to quit as Italian PM
Berlusconi to quit as Italian PM. ... Their opposition probably will not scuttle President Giorgio Napolitano's plans to ask Monti to try to form an interim government onceBerlusconi resigns, but it will likely make Monti's job more difficult. ...
The Nation
Italy Senate approves reforms to end the era of Berlusconi - Best ...
By apons80
Mario Monti, former European commissioner who has emerged as favorite to replaceBerlusconi on Monday, was applauded when he took his place in the Senate to vote after being named senator for life by President Giorgio Napolitano. ... Related Stock MarketNewsBerlusconi wins Senate confidence vote, as expected; ROME, Dec 14 (BestGrowthStock) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi easily won a confidence motion as expected in the Senate on Tuesday, but he now ...
Stock Market News
Italy's Berlusconi set to make way for Monti | euronews, world news
world news - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to resign on Saturday and make way for an emergency government. The 75-year-old premier ...
www.euronews.net/.../italy-s-berlusconi-set-to-make-way-for-...
Berlusconi reported ready to back Monti for PM - CNN.com
"Do it Quickly," implored Il Sole 24 Ore, Italy's leading business newspaper, in a rare... If Mr Berlusconi does decide to support Mr Monti then his long-running ...
edition.cnn.com/2011/11/10/business/ft...monti/index.html
Silvio Berlusconi backs ex-EU chief Monti to replace him as Italy PM ...
Mario Monti's moves to form government calm panic in markets over Italy debt crisis butBerlusconi's own party could block plan.
www.guardian.co.uk/.../silvio-berlusconi-eu-chief-monti-italy
Mario Monti to Succeed Berlusconi as Italy's Prime Minister ...
Many believe respected economist Mario Monti's newly anointed title “Senator for Life” indicates his succession as Italy's prime minister.
global.christianpost.com/.../mario-monti-to-succeed-berlusconi...
Italy OKs reforms, Berlusconi to quit - World news - Europe - msnbc ...
Video: Possibility of Monti leading Italy calms jitters (on this page). Berlusconi'sworking lunch with Monti suggested that the outgoing government would not try ...
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45267590/ns/world_news-europe/
Monti Frontrunner to Inherit Berlusconi Task to Revamp Italy ...
Mario Monti, a former European Union competition chief, once told companies like Microsoft Corp. what to do. As Italy's next premier, he would face a tougher ...
www.businessweek.com/.../monti-frontrunner-to-inherit-berlus...
Monti Frontrunner to Inherit Berlusconi Task to Revamp Italy
A 68-year-old adviser for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Monti is a leading candidate to take over from Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi should the world's ...
www.businessweek.com/.../monti-frontrunner-to-inherit-berlus...
CBC News - Berlusconi's political era nearing an end
There a very sharp contrast between Monti and Berlusconi. The latter has been at the heart of Italian politics for the last 17 years, but more recently he has been ...
www.cbc.ca/m/touch/news/story/2011/.../italy-austerity.html
Italian PM Berlusconi Sends Best Wishes To Mario Monti
ROME (Dow Jones)--Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Thursday sent a telegram to former European Commissioner Mario Monti congratulating him for his ...
online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20111110-705435.html
Silvio Berlusconi close to annointing Mario Monti - Telegraph
Silvio Berlusconi is on the verge of annointing Mario Monti, a respected economist, ...Mr Berlusconi is likely to step down as Italy's prime minister on Saturday, as the ...told Mr Berlusconi, according to today's La Repubblica newspaper. ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/.../Silvio-Berlusconi-close-to-annointing...
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