Rome sits at hub of former colony’s web

Article reported that Italy was softening March 2011 to the idea of expanding sanctions against Libya although it had very close financial interests with the country.

Corriere della Sera, 8.3.11: Brussels tackles Libyan interests in Europe (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief-cover/534751-brussels-tackles-libyan-interests-europe

ESO: Background information: EU ministers cool to Italy’s call for aid http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-ministers-cool-to-italys-call-for-aid/

ESO: Background information: Italy comes to terms with a new north Africa / Italy appeals for help with Tunisian flotilla http://www.europeansources.info/record/italy-comes-to-terms-with-a-new-north-africa-italy-appeals-for-help-with-tunisian-flotilla/

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