(ANSA) - Rome, November 27 - Forza Italia leader Silvio
Berlusconi has mooted the idea of the former head of Italy's
Carabinieri police force being a possible centre-right premier
candidate for the general election set to be held early next
year.
The three-time premier is appealing against a ban on him
running from office related to a tax fraud conviction at the
European Court of Human Rights, but the ruling may not come
before the election.
Berlusconi said Sunday that Generale Leonardo Gallitelli, the
head of the Carabinieri from 2009 to 2015, could be a possible
runner as leader of the centre-right alliance.
The media magnate also dismissed as "unrealistic" speculation
he could form a grand-coalition government with the centre left,
saying was was confident the centre right will win the election.
General possible candidate - Berlusconi
Ruling on appeal against ban on standing may not come in time