Silvio Berlusconi arrives at the senate on Wednesday morningPhotograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty ImagesSilvio holds a a last-minute conflab with MPs from his PdL partyPhotograph: AGF /Rex FeaturesListening to senator Alessandra Mussolini Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP
In the political wilderness: Berlusconi rethinks his positionPhotograph: Marco Ravagli/Barcroft MediaBerlusconi takes more advicePhotograph: Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis… only to appear to dismiss senator Maria Rosaria Rossi's suggestionsPhotograph: Gregorio Borgia/APA last-ditch attempt to muster support for his position against the government Photograph: Alessandra Benedetti/CorbisMore advice on hand from his teamPhotograph: Alessandra Benedetti/CorbisBerlusconi listens to senator Jole Santelli as he realises his party are turning against him Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/APFellow party members and government ministers remonstrate with Berlusconi Photograph: Tony Gentile/ReutersBerlusconi chats with senator Maurizio Gasparri Photograph: Franco Origlia/Getty ImagesBerlusconi rings for helpPhotograph: Alessandra Benedetti/CorbisA subdued Berlusconi delivers his speech in support of the governmentPhotograph: Marco Ravagli/Barcroft MediaBerlusconi gestures to his fellow senatorsPhotograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter his speech, the senate applaudsPhotograph: Alessandra Benedetti/CorbisStill the centre of attention, Berlusconi leaves the senatePhotograph: Tony Gentile/Reuters
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