At the same time, outgoing technocrat Prime Minister Mario Monti, clouding the water, which is likely to become a regulator of political developments in Italy. The Monti expressed his appreciation for the center-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani, to explain then why it could not work with him after the elections.
Referring to abilities Bersani, the Monti said that the head of the Italian center-left could govern well, it has not been tested and will have to see if it has the capacity to assume the office of Prime Minister. And although it believes the Bersani, the outgoing prime minister said that doubts the-center-left coalition led by Bersani-can govern Italy with more equitable and dynamic way.
At the same time, the former prime minister and leader of the center-right Berlusconi sparked a testy reaction of his political opponents because of the letter sent to millions of Italians promising that if electoral victory, will return home ownership tax imposed by the government last Monty time.
Favor of Berlusconi expected to take and yesterday's resignation of Oscar Tzianino the small conservative party leadership (in the 1 to 2% in the polls place) sought primarily to fight corruption, who admitted that he lied about his academic parchments.
At the same time, the comedian Bepe grill, head of the Movement for Five Star, which polls have him in third place with a rate of about 20%, managed to gather in the evening of last Tuesday, 35,000 people in the election gathering in Milan.
Commenting on Berlusconi, Monti said that Berlusconi has given many promises allegedly complied, but the Italians know that this is not true.
On his part, the Bersani called the scam letter, while lefty Antonio Ingkroia former judge, head of the Movement Revolution Citizens dieminyse to sue Berlusconi in Rome prosecution for illegal electioneering. This tax measure was the owner of the most unpopular government Monti, but according to the principles February poll, 51% of Italians do not believe that Berlusconi would honor his commitment.
From the side, the grill seems Bepe moves crowds. "Politicians, indulge, have you surrounded. We will not use violence, only love, "said Grill Addressing 35,000 people last Tuesday. He who refuses to appear in television networks, has named his tour of the town squares of Italy 'Tsunami Tours. " "Show us confidence and within two years would change the country ', says Grill, for which the Monti commented that merely expresses the rage of Italians without making specific policy recommendations.
Morgan Stanley: The risks of Italian elections
Risks of Italian elections gave, told Bloomberg, Daniel Antonoutsi, chief economist at Morgan Stanley. It said 25% of Italians are undecided just two days before the election. Big risk considers the strength of his party Bepe Grill "Movement of 5 Stars" and expressed his doubts about whether Berlusconi can proceed to form a government of cooperation will be able to support the reform program.
He also added that in Italy beyond fiscal management structural changes do not go for it and there was a drop in industrial production.
Guardian: The Virtues and curses of Italy ...
At the same time, the virtues and the ... curses of Italy are two interesting articles in the British Guardian and its correspondent in Rome, Lizzy Davis.
According to the first article, the six reasons to "hate" anyone Italy is mired economy, organized crime, political apathy, the ... misogyny and youth unemployment. As reported, the man chosen to rule the country should carry out a surprisingly long list of things.
The country is currently experiencing the longest recession in 20 years, the economy shrinking for six consecutive quarters, the growth is almost nonexistent in the last decade. Unemployment is over 11%, but when it comes to young people, over 36%, and has the second highest percentage of debt to GDP in the EU
In contrast, the new Guardian article presents six reasons to love Italy as a unique country:
The food: the pasta, pizza, cheese and salami.
The behavior in children: the Italians not just tolerate but love.
The economy: General may be in dire straits, but not for luxury brands. The Ferrari and Prada announced very good results this week.
Sports: Is the second most successful football team in the history of the World Cup. Italy, noted, continues to produce players, managers and frontline.
Railways: Connects almost all major cities, the trains are fast and cheap tickets
And finally, culture: Italy has the largest number of protected heritage site of of Unesco (47 to be exact) and is also the birthplace of the Roman Empire.
