An Italian court has lifted a ban on three-time former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi running for elected office, Italy's media reported today, clearing the way for yet another political comeback. The Corriere Della Sera reported that a Milan court ordered the immediate "rehabilition" of Berlusconi on Saturday, which "cancels all the effects" of his 2013 tax fraud conviction -- including a ban on holding elected office. It means that Berlusconi would be able to again run for prime minister if coalition negotiations fail and new elections are called. But it may be too late as M5S and the League seem to be making headway in their talks. They may report on their progress as early as Sunday to President Sergio Mattarella, who could then nominate the new prime minister on Monday.

Source: dna May 12, 2018 18:00 UTC