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Silvio Berlusconi was sworn in as premier of the nation’s 60th government in as many years Saturday, after naming a team of ministers that closely resembles the one he led until stepping down days earlier in a power struggle with coalition allies.
The new ministers must be confirmed in both houses of parliament this week.
Gianfranco Fini, head of the National Alliance Party, remains foreign minister and deputy premier. Defense Minister Antonio Martino is staying in his post. Giulio Tremonti returns as a deputy premier.
Berlusconi also formed a new ministry, Development and Territorial Cohesion.
