Europe Berlusconi’s defenders reveal their contempt for democracy The former prime minister's personality cult has damaged Italian politics. By Andrea Mammone
Cuts now, jobs later – Europe is abandoning a generation At last, politicians are talking about youth unemployment, but their efforts don't go far enough. By Andrea Mammone
Italy’s new government is unlikely to break with the past The left-right coalition represents a continuation of the old, discredited politics - and a victory for Berlusconi. By Andrea Mammone
Italy’s elections and the European “misunderstanding” Does the political return of Berlusconi represent a realistic danger for Western democracy? By Andrea Mammone