As Italy votes, one thing is clear: winner will inherit soft economy

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Public opinion polls of federal Elections in Italy, pitting Silvio Berlusconi of the center-right against Romano Prodi of the center-left show Mr. Berlusconi trailing. According to polls it is a close match with the next government inheriting a soft economy that needs reform and less public spending.

Elections, Public opinion, Berlusconi, Silvio

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Italy's finance chief downplays concerns about debt ratings: official says budget bill will address slow growth, heavy public spending

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Italy's Finance Minister, Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, is downplaying the country's debt, saying that the upcoming budget bill will deal with Italy's slow economic growth and excessive public spending. Mr. Padoa-Schioppa does not foresee any difficulties getting the budget bill passed by Parliament.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Budget, Budgets, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Market trend/market analysis, Padoa-Schioppa, Tommaso

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How Prodi's exit stunts Italy

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Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy has resigned, the coalition government collapsing after eight months. The political upheaval may stall economic reforms just as Italy was on the cusp of an economic turnaround. President Georgio Napolitano is to form a new government.

Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Politics, Napolitano, Giorgio

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