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Italy's general election could see Berlusconi back in power
Voting has begun in Italy's general elections that could bring conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi back to power.
- Agencies
- Published: 10:53 April 13, 2008
Rome: Voting has begun in Italy's general elections that could bring conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi back to power.
The main opponent of the 71-year-old Berlusconi is Walter Veltroni of the center-left Democratic Party. The 52-year-old Veltroni is a former mayor of Rome.
Analysts say the leadership race will be close, with the winner likely to broker a deal with the smaller parties.
Voting across Italy lasts until 2000 GMT on Sunday and will resume on Monday until early afternoon.
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