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Pier Silvio Berlusconi Touts Mediaset's Lead, Rules Out Politics, Flags Concern Over Gedi Sale

He labels Giorgia Meloni Europe’s top premier, urging Forza Italia renewal.

Overview

  • Berlusconi said MFEMediaset is now an Italian media multinational and reported a 24‑hour audience share of 37.5% versus Rai’s 35.8%, marking a third consecutive year in front.
  • He ruled out a political bid, stating his energies are devoted to the MFE European project and to his family.
  • He praised Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s performance and argued Forza Italia needs new faces and a refreshed program, expressing genuine gratitude to Antonio Tajani for keeping the party together.
  • He opposed a wealth tax and reiterated his rejection of ius soli, also criticizing the use of the term “extra profits.”
  • Reacting to a possible sale of Gedi to Greek shipowner Kyriakou, he voiced disappointment about a historic Italian group moving to foreign ownership, did not deny personal interest while calling such talk “fantasy,” and said relations with Rai are respectful even as he questions cash‑prize game shows in public‑service prime time.