Overview
- At a press briefing in Cologno Monzese, Berlusconi said he will vote yes in the March 22–23 justice referendum, calling it a choice of civility and modernity.
- He said Mediaset had to defend itself against lies, insults and gratuitous hate linked to Fabrizio Corona’s claims, noting that legal proceedings are ongoing.
- He reported that Mediaset and production partner Endemol completed internal checks on Grande Fratello and found nothing.
- He stated the company will wait for magistrates’ findings before any personnel decisions, adding that Alfonso Signorini’s self-suspension was appreciated and that they have not spoken for some time.
- He defended Grande Fratello as a solid format whose reach should be measured across devices, and he described his relationship with Fiorello as friendly while inviting him to work with Mediaset.