Pier Silvio Berlusconi: “Neither Marina nor I intend to enter politics”

“Neither Marina nor I intend to enter politics. We share an interest in keeping alive what my father created, and there is an entrepreneurial interest, because we believe in the values my father has always championed.” This was stated by Pier Silvio Berlusconi, chairman and chief executive of Mfe-Mediaforeurope, during a press conference at Mediaset’s headquarters in Cologno Monzese. The son of the former Prime Minister thus ruled out any direct political involvement on his part or that of his sister Marina, whilst clarifying, however, that both intend to continue taking an interest in the future of Forza Italia. “Marina has been placed at the centre of what is happening within Forza Italia, but she has simply spoken to people with the interests of Forza Italia in mind – one of my father’s greatest legacies, which can still have a future. Marina and I are in complete agreement,” he added.

This is not the first time Pier Silvio has spoken out on the future of the party founded by his father. Back in December, he had already called for “new faces, new ideas and a revamped programme”, whilst making it clear that his own candidacy was not on the agenda. Marina, chair of Fininvest, had also met with Secretary Antonio Tajani in January to discuss the renewal of Forza Italia and the need to keep her father’s political legacy alive.