In Italy, the Supreme Court has confirmed the victory of Romano Prodi over Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in last week’s national elections. Prodi addressed reporters shortly after the ruling was announced: “Finally the election process has been concluded. Italians have no further doubts about our victory. Now we are working for a strong government, a government with the capacity to confront and resolve the great problems of Italian society.” Despite the ruling, Silvio Berlusconi is still refusing to concede defeat. On Wednesday, two key Berlusconi advisers said his campaign is considering further legal challenges. Prodi’s new government is set to assume power in mid-May.