Berlusconi minister accused of conflict of interest

Silvio Berlusconi’s choice of a new industries minister has been denounced by opposition politicians as another example of a conflict of interests in Italy after his predecessor resigned over a property scandal.

Paolo Romani was sworn in as minister on the 4 October 2010, five months to the day after Claudio Scajola resigned – following a hiatus which business leaders in Italy saw as further sign of paralysis in the divided centre-right government.

ESO: Background information: Italian minister quits over property allegations http://www.europeansources.info/record/italian-minister-quits-over-property-allegations/

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