Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi was an influential Italian entrepreneur and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy four times, making him the longest-serving head of government in the history of the Italian Republic. As the founder of the media conglomerate Fininvest and the political party Forza Italia, he significantly shaped Italian public life from the 1990s through the 2010s. His career was marked by his dominance in both the media and political spheres, often sparking intense debate regarding conflicts of interest and his populist approach to governance. After a period of legal challenges and a temporary departure from parliament, he returned to the Senate in 2022, serving until his death in 2023.