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Berlusconi Taps Babes as Italy's EU Reps

From strip joints to Italian cabinet to Strasbourg

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2009 5:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – A bevy of beauties with no previous political experience have been tapped by randy Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to represent Italy in European Parliament elections, reports the Times of London. But first, they're undergoing a crash course in politics and current affairs. Berlusconi, 72, has surrounded himself with models, stars and strippers, including one he made a cabinet minister, and has been photographed dandling them on his knee. It's not an activity popular with his wife.

Critics have blasted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for moving his harem into government positions.
Critics have blasted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for moving his "harem" into government positions.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
One-time Miss Italy beauty contestant is among a group of women who will be heading off to Strausbourg to negotiate EU issues.
One-time Miss Italy beauty contestant is among a group of women who will be heading off to Strausbourg to negotiate EU issues.   (Getty Images)
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has elevated models, stars and strippers into political jobs.
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has elevated models, stars and strippers into political jobs.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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riffran
Apr 23, 2009 10:44 AM CDT
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