Italian Politics Updates - 1

This is the first of a series of semi-weekly updates on Italian politics—no much to be said, just read and get an idea, freedom of opinion is a right, not a privilege … ;-)

1. Main parties agree to funding transparency measures - ANSA
2. India: Italian released by Maoist rebels - Adnkronos CultureAndMedia
3. Threatened mayor retracts resignation - ANSA
4. Plan to slash MP numbers approved (ansa.it)
5. Monti to Tackle Italy Corruption as Scandals Topple Politicians - Bloomberg
6. Euro Zone: Italy 3-Year Yields Seen Jumping at Auction - Business News - CNBC
7. European stocks stage tentative recovery (ft.com)