left Premier Massimo D'Alema was replaced by Lorenzo Ria, a local politician, in the southeast Puglia region. D'Alema is also now a European lawmaker. Mussolini, granddaughter of the Fascist dictator, is replaced by Sergio D'Antoni, formerly of the CISL union, in the area around Naples. He won with about 41 percent of the vote, compared to 38 percent for Berlusconi ally Amedeo Laboccetta. Berlusconi made a relaxed campaign stop in the region this weekend, telling voters that «these elections are important because they will send a sign.»
