The Last Bunga Bunga?

A look back at the roller-coaster career of Silvio Berlusconi on the eve of what may be his last election.

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

 

Despite his ongoing legal troubles, ranging from accusations of money laundering to judge bribery to mafia connections, Berlusconi's second government served from 2001 to 2006 -- the longest term for an Italian government since World War II. But in 2006 he lost an election to Romano Prodi, the left-wing leader who had defeated him 10 years earlier.  

Above, newspapers depict the results of the 2006 election on April 10 of that year. 

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