
The former prime minister is capitalising on a cynicism that has its roots in decades of disconnect between citizens and institutions
Many foreign observers are baffled by the return of Silvio Berlusconi to the forefront of Italy’s politics. At the age of 81, and ineligible as a candidate as a result of a court ruling in 2013, he is busy campaigning for his Forza Italia party in the run-up to the 4 March elections.
Personally, I’m not that surprised.