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epa10686470 (FILE) - Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi (L) from the Group of the European People's Party congratulates German Defense Minister and newly elected President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (R), after a vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 16 July 2019 (reissued 12 June 2023). Silvio Berlusconi has died at the age of 86 on 12 June 2023 at San Raffaele hospital in Milan, where he was hospitalized again since last 09 June, sources close to his family told ANSA. The Italian media tycoon and Forza Italia (FI) party founder served as prime minister of Italy in four governments. EPA/PATRICK SEEGER *** Local Caption *** 55341885