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Silvio
Berlusconi Bio..
Silvio Berlusconi was born on the 29th of September,
1936 in Milan and is the Prime Minister of Italy.
He was also the Prime Minister between 27 April
1994 to 22 December, 1994 and then from the
11th June 2001 to 23 April 2005. His political
party is called Forza Italia, which he established.
Berlusconi
was born into a very rich family, where his
father (Luigi) worked in the bank Banca Rasini.
He has a sister Maria Antonietta (born 1943)
and brother Paolo (born 1949). Berlusconi studied
law and was served time in the compulsory Italian
army service.
Soon after his studies and service to the army
Berlusconi started in business in early 60's,
investing in companies and purchasing different
companies. Industries that he later entered
included a public television station, media,
and a football club.
Berlusconi's
major ideas in politics were focused on freedom,
enterprise, family, individual, and traditions.
Complicated issues that he has also faced include
the support for USA's foreign policy, reducing
taxes for enterprises and private citizens,
the abolition of military service for all males,
and publics smoking. Berlusconi has also strengthened
the power of the Prime Minister through legislation
in May, 2005.
Berlusconi has large interests in the media
in Italy and has much influence from the ownership
of his companies. Berlusconi was listed as the
richest person in Italy and the 30th in the
world in 2004 according to the Forbes business
magazine. He also owns a Football Club A.C.Milan
in Italy.
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