Berlusconi Resigns as Prime Minister of Italy
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: Italian History, 20th & 21st Century European History
- Geographical Location: Rome
- Date: December 22, 1994
Article abstract: Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Italy’s prime minister in the face of upcoming votes of no confidence, plunging the nation into turmoil.
Berlusconi Resigns
On December 22, 1994, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy resigned as important groups within his coalition announced their intention to leave the government. Berlusconi handed in his resignation after opposition led by the left wing announced that it had the support of 325 members of the 630-seat lower house of Parliament, including some former government supporters, for a...
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