Romano Prodi, Italy's would-be record breaker

Article Abstract:

The Italian government, led by Romano Prodi, could collapse following the withdrawal of support from the Refounded Communists. Prodi has achieved a great deal such as a reduction in the government deficit and privatizations. The collapse of the government could lead to the end of a center-left consensus which has helped reform. Italy's government appeared to lose energy after entry into European monetary union had been achieved. There are still problems such as high levels of unemployment and continued corruption in the south. Italy is in need of continued reform.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Column, Economic policy

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D'Alema and Veltroni, rivals on Italy's left

Article Abstract:

There is rivalry within the Italian Democrats of the Left, the reformed ex-Communists, between Massimo D'Alema, the leader, and the deputy prime minister of the government, Walter Veltroni. Veltroni is a fan of Bill Clinton and Tony Blair, and D'Alema is down-to-earth and from southern Italy. Veltroni to the ministry for art and culture when Romano Prodi became Italy's prime minister. D'Alema sought to change Italy's constitution, but did not succeed. He is more interested in issues than in personalities, in contrast to Veltroni.

Political activity, Party of the Democratic Left (Italy)

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A missed chance: Italy

Article Abstract:

A special parliamentary commission, called the 'bicamerale,' deliberated some six months in an attempt to formulate a revised and more efficient system of government for Italy, only to create a system of muddled suggestions that could worsen the situation.

Political science

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