Sunday, November 21, 2010

Berlusconi's poster girl minister Mara Carfagna quits...

Silvio Berlusconi's faltering government is to lose another minister – a former Miss Italy contestant, men's magazine model and protégé of the prime minister.

Mara Carfagna, 34, was a television showgirl and model when she was spotted by Mr Berlusconi and propelled into politics despite her lack of experience.

He appointed her minister for equal opportunities when he was re-elected in 2008 and she has always been a favourite of the 74-year-old media mogul, making the announcement of her resignation all the more pointed at a time when Mr Berlusconi's hold on power appears to be shakier by the day. More...

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