Berlusconi's woes

Italian media has reported that Berlusconi was ready to resign.  With his centre-right coalition falling apart and a crucial financial reform vote on the agenda today.

 

Many of Berlusconi’s own allies seem to agree with the media. Sensing his fall many say they are ready to vote against him today.

 

Defeat in today’s vote will either lead to Berlusconi’s resignation or a call for a vote of no-confidence by Italian president Giorgio Napolitano.

 

Additionally Berlusconi’s main opposition party has announced they have prepared a no-confidence motion. They hope to refrain from using it though.

 

Things look grim for Berlusconi today as some newspapers put total defectors at 20 to 40.  Many major Italian officials doubt Berlusconi will survive this vote.