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Berlusconism (Italian: berlusconismo) is a term used in the Western media and by some Italian analysts to describe the political positions of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. In general, Berlusconism could be reassumed as a mix of conservatism,[1] populism,[2] liberism,[3] and anti-communism.[4]
Other observers describe it as more of a personality-driven populist movement, where "a billionaire businessman and television personality" pledges to use his unique skills to "represent the interests of ordinary people" against the political establishment; and where the "scandals, investigations, and trials" that follow him are dismissed by his passionately loyal base of supporters as evidence that he is "the most persecuted" person in history.[5]
- ^ Berlusconi: «voglio fare la rivoluzione liberale», e noi ancora ci crediamo...
- ^ Berlusconi, Italy's original populist, fades from popularity
- ^ [L'Italia di Berlusconi, Indro Montanelli, page 40, 41]
- ^ Berlusconi vuole fermare i comunisti: 'I miei, i governi migliori della storia'
- ^ SERHAN, YASMEEN (March 2021). "What History Tells Us Will Happen to Trumpism". The Atlantic. Retrieved 17 February 2021.