Claudio Scajola

Finmeccanica Denies Paying Bribes as Graft Probe Widens

Finmeccanica SpA denied paying any bribes to obtain contracts in Panama in a widening corruption probe that led to the arrest today of its former commercial director and targeted Italy’s former industry minister.

Berlusconi Loses Key Ally as Industry Minister Resigns Amid Bribery Probe

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi lost a key ally today after Industry Minister Claudio Scajola resigned amid allegations of possible impropriety in the purchase of an apartment near Rome’s Colosseum.

Italian Minister Scajola Offers to Quit Over Apartment Deal, Corriere Says

Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola offered to step down after media reports alleging that an associate of a Rome businessman provided funds to buy his daughter’s flat, Corriere della Sera reported, citing no one.

Romani Sworn in as Industry Minister Five Months After Scajola's Departure

Italian Industry Minister Paolo Romani , a former television executive, took office yesterday five months after his predecessor resigned amid a real-estate investigation.

Berlusconi to Appoint New Industry Minister Next Week, Defends His Tenure

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will nominate a new industry minister next week, four months after Claudio Scajola resigned from the position after allegations of possible impropriety in the purchase of an apartment in Rome today.

Berlusconi Tests His Political Survival Skills

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faces a parliamentary confidence vote today to determine whether he still has enough support to continue governing Italy through Europe’s deepening debt crisis.

Berlusconi Will Defend Government in Parliament as Confidence Vote Looms

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will defend his government in Parliament and may seek a confidence vote after Italy’s president called on him to prove he can still govern after losing a routine legislative vote.

Europe Trade Shows, Greek Debt Talks Disrupted by Air Travel Restrictions

European business events including trade fairs in London and Milan and talks on a loan package for Greece have been diminished, delayed or canceled because of flight disruptions caused by volcanic ash from Iceland.

Italy to Allow More Wholesale Gas Suppliers, Increased Storage Capacity

Italy’s Cabinet passed a decree to allow more wholesale gas suppliers and increased storage, Industry Minister Claudio Scajola said.

Merkel Takes Helicopter to Trade Fair After Volcano Prompts Travel Odyssey

Chancellor Angela Merkel kept an appointment to open a trade fair in Hanover today, her first official event after a travel odyssey prompted by the volcanic ash cloud that took her on a three-day detour on her return from the U.S.

"I acted with complete transparency and always respecting the law."

- Claudio Scajola on Oct 23, 2012

Silvio Berlusconi

Italy

Rome

Europe

Business-Labor Accord Clears Major Hurdle to Immigration Rewrite

Beijing Curbs Second Home Buying as China Cools Property Market

Israel Starts Producing Tamar Gas as Step to Energy Independence

Bank of Cyprus’s Customers May Lose as Much as 60% on Deposits

North Korea Says It’s in ‘State of War’ With South Korea