Forza Italia in Turmoil: What the Crisis Inside Berlusconi's Party Means for Italy

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• ⬤ Forza Italia's crisis after Berlusconi's death has led to a power struggle between those who want to move on and those who want to know who is in charge.
• ⬤ The party's leadership is divided between Antonio Tajani, who has held the coalition together, and Marina Berlusconi, who is pushing for a 'liberal manifesto' and potentially a change in leadership.
• ⬤ The party's future direction and leadership will be formally contested at the 2027 elections, with potential successors including Roberto Occhiuto and Deborah Bergamini.