CLEAN: EU elections, Italian style

The video discusses Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's struggles with legal issues and personal challenges, including his wife's divorce demand over allegations of consorting with minors. It highlights the controversy surrounding the selection of candidates for the European elections, focusing on the influence of media and aesthetics over political merit. Despite criticism, Berlusconi remains popular, with polls showing him ahead of the opposition. The video emphasizes the role of voters in judging the quality of candidates, suggesting that the politics of aesthetics may not harm Berlusconi's standing.

What legal issue is mentioned in relation to Berlusconi's struggles?

• The Mills affair

• The Watergate scandal

• The Enron scandal

• The Panama Papers

What is one of the reasons Berlusconi's wife is seeking a divorce?

• Financial mismanagement

• Consorting with minors

• Political disagreements

• Traveling too often

What criticism is leveled against Berlusconi's choice of candidates for the European elections?

• They were selected based on aesthetic rather than political merit

• They lack aesthetic appeal

• They are too young

• They were chosen for their political experience

What advantage does a candidate from Italian television claim to have?

• Political experience

• Fame

• Educational qualifications

• Financial backing

How do polls reflect Berlusconi's standing despite his personal scandals?

• He is 10% above the opposition

• He is 20% below the opposition

• He is trailing behind the opposition

• He is neck and neck with the opposition