Berlusconi's Alitalia Rescue Plan Faces Hurdles In EU

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 09/08/2008 - 9:00am

Alitalia is on the verge of liquidation in a few weeks. Now the only hope for Italy's flagship air carrier is a controversial rescue plan proposed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

But the plan would lay off thousands and could face obstacles in the European Union.

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