Italy after Berlusconi

On June 12, 2023, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind his party, Forza Italia, and a media empire worth more than $7 billion. In this episode, we sat down with Georgetown University professor Pauliina Patana to discuss Silvio Berlusconi's legacy and what comes next for the Italian state.

The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Euorpe and transatlantic relations today.

Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder

Design: Sarah Diebboll

Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephie Sylvestre

Production: Hailey Ordal

Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly