One of Mr. Berlusconi’s supporters in Parliament – Senator Lucio Malan, of Berlusconi’s People of Freedom Party – said he thought the Prime Minister would survive. “He has still a big job to do. There are reforms to be made and I hope the quality of the work of the Parliament and the Government can improve”, said Sr Malan.
“We had that tine majority and we have to hold on with this majority, but I am sure there is a possibility to widen the support of the Government – after all, the electorate gave us a majority of 30 seats in the Lower House and I think some MPs might come back to the Parties they have been selected with and support the Government”.
