The Year in Berlusconi Gaffes

Silvio Berlusconi, prime minister of Italy, is his known for his love of the ladies, propensity for offensive comments, and occasional run-ins with the law. Here's 2009, a banner year, in Berlusconi blunders.

BY BOBBY PIERCE | DECEMBER 30, 2009

A year ago, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had an intact family, immunity from prosecution, and an immaculately cultured face. But, this year he faced sex scandals, corruption scandals, and a very painful statuette. With Italy-watchers wondering how long his Teflon coating can hold, here is the year in Berlusconi.

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Bobby Pierce is a researcher at Foreign Policy.