During his lifetime, Silvio Berlusconi divided the country. Italy bows before him in death. Whether Mario Draghi or Giorgia Meloni, politicians praise him as a unique personality – whose dark side is also reflected in Italy.
Italy takes the news of Silvio Berlusconi’s death like the demise of a monarch. Parliament in Rome is suspending its work today and tomorrow. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hastily canceled all appointments. Before the kick-off of every football game on Italian pitch, a minute’s silence will be observed for “Il Presidente” until the weekend, according to the President of Italy’s Football Association, Gabriele Gravina. The flags in front of the Senate, the second chamber of Parliament, are at half-mast for the late 86-year-old Senator Berlusconi. And in his hometown of Arcore near Milan, June 12 is proclaimed a day of mourning.