Strengths and weaknesses of the Prodi government

The 25 ministers of Romano Prodi's government took the oath of office on Wednesday, May 17. Editorialist Angelo Panebianco analyses the pluses and minuses of the new team. "Today we are seeing the birth of a government that seems determined to turn its weaknesses into strengths. The composition of the executive body over which Romano Prodi presides reflects the balance of forces within the majority. ... The centre-right is wrong in characterising this government as 'seasonal'. This is not the case. It is unlikely that the government will last the entire term of the legislature. But it is plausible that it will be around for a while. ... The centre-right should therefore draw a lesson from this. ... Rather than fragmenting amid dreams of bringing down the government, they would be better advised to busy themselves organising the opposition - a role they are likely to be in for quite some time." 

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