Berlusconi reveals his role after the elections: I'll be the leader of Italy

Our “coalition has emerged as the first political force and should be crucial to forming the new government. Now the head of state must make a decision, and we rely on his equivalence and wisdom. I am sure that thanks to the centre-right coalition and the central role of “Forza Italy” we will give this country specific answers,” said Berlusconi.

He also congratulates coalition leaders on election results, reports “Sputnik International” Transmission Periscope.

“, on my part, confirms that in accordance with respect to the allies and concluded agreements, I remain the leader of “Forza Italy” and will be the centre-right director and guarantor of coalition unity,” added Berlusconi.

Berlusconi's speech, delivered on Tuesday evening, was the first since the end of Sunday's vote. He became the party's last leader to comment on his results.

General elections held last Sunday have pushed Italy into a deadlock. None of the political forces received a sufficient majority to be able to form a government.

According to the election results, the centre-right coalition that is in line with anti-emigrent policies such as Eurosceptic-Lega led by Matteo Salvini, Forza Italy, the Brothers of Italy and Us with Italy have won 37% of the vote, while the other Italian party Five Star has received only 32%. While, the Democratic Party (PD) has won only 19%./Periscopi/