The Legacy of Silvio Berlusconi: Politics, Soccer, and Tax Fraud.

Italy has declared a day of national mourning for former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away on Monday. A state funeral will be held on Wednesday at Milan's Duomo cathedral, with parliamentary votes suspended for a week. The funeral is expected to be attended by current and former political leaders from across the spectrum, as well as international dignitaries. However, the decision to declare national mourning has attracted criticism from some opposition politicians who claim it was a political choice.