Marina Berlusconi

The 'Lodo Mondadori' proceedings resulted in Fininvest having to compensate CIR for harm arising from the corruption of a judicial decision that influenced the battle for control of Mondadori. Marina Berlusconi, chair of Mondadori and a senior figure in the family businesses, denounced the decisions as an 'aggression', an 'expropriation' or law tailored to a particular case.

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Following the dismissal of a Florence investigation that had long examined possible links between Silvio Berlusconi and the 1993 mafia bombings, Marina Berlusconi denounced a 'disaster' in the Italian justice system and urged politicians not to abandon the question of judges' civil liability.

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Meetings and statements by Marina and Pier Silvio Berlusconi involving Antonio Tajani fuelled recurring debate over the Berlusconi family's influence on Forza Italia's political direction, even though Marina holds no elected office or official leadership position in the party.

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Following Fabrizio Corona's content targeting Mediaset executives and the Berlusconi family, the group and family members, including Marina, launched a civil action claiming up to approximately 160 million euros, alongside other legal initiatives.

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Following an article in Il Fatto Quotidiano speculating about a possible 'entry into politics' and describing scenarios within the centre-right, Marina Berlusconi reacted sharply, referring to fantasies and contempt for women and attacking the newspaper's methods.

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Marina Berlusconi said that on several civil rights issues she felt more aligned with the 'common-sense left', particularly on abortion, end-of-life choices and LGBT rights. Her remarks drew cool or critical reactions from Fratelli d'Italia and Lega politicians, while receiving support from more liberal figures.

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Mondadori's acquisition of RCS Libri raised concerns about concentration in Italy's publishing market. The competition authority approved the transaction on condition that the group divest Bompiani and Marsilio, among other commitments.

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Marina Berlusconi was questioned by Palermo prosecutors in an investigation concerning Marcello Dell'Utri and others, relating to money flows and a possible case of extortion against Silvio Berlusconi. Checks included loans originating from an account held jointly with her father.

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Mondadori settled an old tax dispute by paying approximately 8,6 million euros under a legislative provision described by the opposition and media as an 'ad aziendam' or 'salva-Mondadori' rule because of the concrete advantage it gave the Berlusconi-controlled group.

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The relationship between Mondadori and Roberto Saviano sparked a controversy over the independence of a publisher controlled by the prime minister's family. Marina Berlusconi criticised certain positions taken by Saviano, who questioned whether she was speaking as a publisher or as Silvio Berlusconi's daughter.

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