Centre-right Forza Italia (FI)
leader Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday warned against a democratic
Party (PD)-5-Star Movement (M5S) government after government
consultations with President Sergio Mattarella.
Berlusconi said "no to swindle governments" which were formed
of "incompatible" elements.
He said that with a leftwing government "there is the risk of
a wealth tax".
The three-time ex-premier, 83, said that after the
"adventuring" of the last M5S-League government, a "solid and
respected" government was needed.
He said FI had proposed a "centre-right model that governs in
very many municipalities and the majority of Italian regions and
which today is the natural majority of the Italians".
He said there should either be a centre-right majority or
fresh elections.
FI's partner at a local level and former national partner the
League is pressing for fresh elections.
Berlusconi, owner of Italy's biggest commercial TV empire,
also warned against policies against publishing and television,
apparently referring to mooted M5S moves.
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