Ex-communist wins vote as president of Italy

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Series Details 11.5.06
Publication Date 11/05/2006
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Giorgio Napolitano was elected President of Italy on 10 May 2006. His election clears the way for the formation of a government by Romano Prodi who defeated outgoing premier Silvio Berlusconi in a General Election on 9-10 April 2006.

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BBC News: Napolitano elected Italy's leader, 10.5.06 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4757895.stm

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