Italy's Berlusconi says he was forced out by EU 'plot'

(Reuters) - Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi repeated accusations on Wednesday that he had been forced out of office at the height of the euro zone crisis in 2011 as the result of a plot by European Union officials.

Europe takes key role in Italy's elections

ROME: The European Union -- for better or worse -- has taken a key role in the campaign ahead of Italy's elections this month, which are being closely watched across Europe for signs of instability.