Italy's Prime Minister Berlusconi To Go To Quirinal Palace To Resign From Office

The Council of Ministers met today at 18.10 hours at Palazzo Chigi, under the chairmanship of the President, Silvio Berlusconi.

Secretary, the Secretary of State for the Presidency, Gianni Letta.

The Council of Ministers, with reference to the announcement by the statement issued by the Presidency of the Republic November 9, 2011, following the approval of the stability law has assessed the situation that is determined, then Prime Minister Berlusconi announced that he would go to Quirinal Palace to resign from office. The Chairman then thanked Mr Berlusconi warmly Government colleagues for the fruitful and intensive work done and he made a special thanks to Mr. Secretary. Gianni Letta.

The meeting ended at 18.45.