Italy's Berlusconi decides against running for president

Italy’s Berlusconi drops presidential bid

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has abandoned his bid to be elected as Italy’s next head of state, despite claiming to have enough votes to win and amid reports he has been admitted to hospital.The 85-year-old right-wing politician said Saturday he had enough support to succeed Sergio Mattarella as Italian president, but was withdrawing out of concern his election would sow division at a time when Italy must focus on battling the…

'Italy needs unity': Berlusconi pulls out of presidential race

Billionaire former premier Silvio Berlusconi withdrew from the race for Italy's presidency on Saturday, two days before voting starts, but repeated his opposition to Prime Minister Mario Draghi taking the job.

Berlusconi opts out of running for Italian presidency

Former Italian p rime m inister Silvio Berlusconi (85) last night dramatically withdrew his candidacy for the office of Italian p resident. His not unexpected withdrawal would seem to make it ever more probable that current Italian p rime m inister and former European Bank governor Mario Draghi will win now win this week’s election.

Silvio Berlusconi bows out of Italian presidential election race

The billionaire tycoon withdrew his bid two days out from when the presidential election was scheduled to begin.

Italy: Silvio Berlusconi drops presidential bid

The former prime minister insisted that he had enough support but that he would not seek the job. Another major candidate, current Prime Minister Mario Draghi, has sidestepped questions on whether he will run.

Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy’s president

Former premier Silvio Berlusconi has bowed out of Italy’s presidential election set for next week.