The Legacy and Uncertainty of Berlusconi's Death for Italy's Politics
The fate of Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party is uncertain following his death, despite reassurances from his deputy, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, that the party will move forward. Forza Italia is critical to the health of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, as it holds 8% of the vote and is key to holding up the coalition government. Berlusconi's personal hold on the party makes it vulnerable in his death, and experts say that if the party starts to disintegrate, it could affect the government. Berlusconi's eldest daughter, Marina Berlusconi, may step in to guide the party and keep it aligned with Meloni.
