Our Minister of European Affairs sent a report to Tahoma Central on current political events in Italy. Not good. The Premier or Prime Minister of the country, Enrico Letta, tendered his resignation to President Napolitano on Thursday, effective yesterday, Friday, February 14th. His term cut short by a vote of 'no confidence' by the Parliament where he could garner but 37% support from elected members. Mr. Letta was not elected but appointed by the President less than 2 years ago.
This movement was necessary as the 39 year old former Mayor of Florence, Mario Renzi, received overwhelming support from the major party, the Partita Democratica, aka, Communist Party. A name change was necessary to disguise the origins and sources of party followers. The myriad of parties in Italy is the number one reason for continuous stagnation in the ruling bodies of the parliament, both Senate and House.
After the conviction last year of Silvio Burlesconi for various activities during his tenure as Premier, the center right coalition was unable to put together sufficient support to maintain control of Parliament. If Renzi is appointed by Napolitano, he will be the 3rd Premier appointed without elections since Burlesconi's election and resignation.
The economy in Italy, while showing signs of improvement, is hardly making significant gains. Alas, business as usual is the situation.
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