corporatism

In this case, Mr Berlusconi was on the receiving end long before he responded so gauchely to German social democrat MEP Martin Schulz [local mp from aachen] who had questioned his suitability [trials back home?] to lead the EU.

schröder announced last night "berlusconi said sorry". today, berlusconi told italian newspaper his version: "i said i was sorry that my remarks were misunderstood".