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Letta calls on right-wing opposition to join reform effort

(ANSA) – Rome, December 3 – Center-left Premier Enrico Letta on Tuesday called on the new center-right opposition Forza Italia party to work with the government on needed reforms. Speaking at the ANSA news agency’s PhotoANSA 2013 book launch at … Continue reading

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Alfano calls for justice reform after Berlusconi ouster

(see related) (ANSA) – Rome, November 27 – Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Angelino Alfano called for justice reform Wednesday after three-time premier Silvio Berlusconi was voted out of the Senate over a tax-fraud conviction. “Justice reform must not be … Continue reading

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Aung San Suu Kyi says Burmese constitution needs reform

(see related) (ANSA) – Rome, October 28 – Burma’s constitution, which bans her from the presidency, is undemocratic and must be reformed, Burmese opposition Aung San Suu Kyi said Monday. Suu Kyi, who has said she intends to run for … Continue reading

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Italian president sets December deadline for election reform

(ANSA) – Rome, October 25 – President Giorgio Napolitano on Friday set parliament a December deadline to change Italy’s widely criticised election law. He said parliament should intervene before the Constitutional Court, which is set to hold its first hearing … Continue reading

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