Comic Grillo shakes up Italian politics with shock win
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's political parties had hoped Beppe Grillo would fade away, but the comic who rails against their corruption and ineptitude and says Italy should default on its...
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Populist former comic frightens Italy’s parties
ROME (Reuters) - A populist movement led by a former comedian who calls Prime Minister Mario Monti "Rigor Montis" and dismisses mainstream parties as "political diarrhea" has rattled Italy's political...
Populist former comic frightens Italy’s parties
ROME (Reuters) - A populist movement led by a former comedian who calls Prime Minister Mario Monti "Rigor Montis" and dismisses mainstream parties as "political diarrhea" has rattled Italy's political...
Analysis: Italy’s Monti loses his shine
ROME (Reuters) - When Mario Monti became Italian prime minister last November it seemed he could do no wrong. Borrowing costs fell and praise poured in from commentators, international bodies...
Analysis: Italy’s Monti loses his shine
ROME (Reuters) - When Mario Monti became Italian prime minister last November it seemed he could do no wrong. Borrowing costs fell and praise poured in from commentators, international bodies...