Germany's view of Italy in the new century: new challenges and old stereotypes

摘要: Italy's relationship with Germany has undergone substantial changes over the last 20 years. Since 1989, two countries, traditional allies and partners in EU NATO, have experienced a number of tensions. A crucial problem for lies its incapacity to accept fully ambitions be leading European power. In domestic terms, perception Italy been heavily overshadowed by figure Silvio Berlusconi who allowed familiar stereotypes survive impeded sober analysis changed preferences.