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The first former communist to serve as head of state, he played an indispensable role in overcoming the 2011 eurozone crisis
Former communist battled fascism and ended career guiding country through worst days of debt crisis
Upper house passes constitutional reform central to streamlining government
Prime minister united his party and left Berlusconi weakened
Presidents can be more than just figureheads especially during times of crisis
Successful candidate must appeal to centre-left and centre-right parties
Resignation triggers two-week search replacement and will mark a key test for prime minister
President praised for steadying hand over the country’s fractious politics
Europe’s assembly must act to tackle its internal abuses
As the nation became engulfed in turmoil, its president began a series of extraordinary negotiations
Italy has much to gain from generational change at the top
Berlusconi’s MPs should serve citizens, not their leader
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