Berlusconi’s Heirs Plot Path to Power in Italy

SUMMARY
Even in death, Silvio Berlusconi’s influence continues to shape Italian politics. His heirs, Marina and Pier Silvio Berlusconi, are working behind the scenes to restore Forza Italia to its former prominence. Currently a junior partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition, the party has enlisted Antonio Tajani, Italy's foreign minister and former European Parliament President, to spearhead efforts to rejuvenate its aging ranks. The Berlusconi family’s aim is to challenge Meloni’s socially conservative leadership, particularly as she faces increasing political turbulence and budgetary clashes with Brussels. With tensions brewing, the Berlusconi heirs appear to be positioning Forza Italia for a potential power grab, eyeing a resurgence in Italy's political landscape.