Berlusconi warns agst PD-M5S govt

(ANSA) - Rome, August 22 - Centre-right Forza Italia (FI) leader Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday warned against a democratic Party (PD)-5-Star Movement (M5S) government after government consultations with President Sergio Mattarella.
    Berlusconi said "no to swindle governments" which were formed of "incompatible" elements.
    He said that with a leftwing government "there is the risk of a wealth tax".
    The three-time ex-premier, 83, said that after the "adventuring" of the last M5S-League government, a "solid and respected" government was needed.
    He said FI had proposed a "centre-right model that governs in very many municipalities and the majority of Italian regions and which today is the natural majority of the Italians".
    He said there should either be a centre-right majority or fresh elections.
    FI's partner at a local level and former national partner the League is pressing for fresh elections.
    Berlusconi, owner of Italy's biggest commercial TV empire, also warned against policies against publishing and television, apparently referring to mooted M5S moves.