Franco Frattini

In a HARDtalk interview broadcast on 11th August Stephen Sackur talks to Franco Frattini, Italy's Foreign Minister.

Italy's international reputation is suffering from increased criticism.

Not only has the Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi raised questions over his leadership style but the country's immigration policies have faced condemnation from the EU and the UN - in particular its treatment of Roma.

Stephen Sackur talks to Foreign Minister, Franco Frattini.

Is his government driven by principle or populism?

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