What does Italy's turning back to conservatives mean for Europe?

The NY Post looks into it.

On foreign policy, Berlusconi advocated a strategy of peace based on strength with a tough message against "all enemies of democracy across the globe." Veltroni offered a policy of "dialogue and accommodation."

Berlusconi's message was unabashedly pro-American, promising to strengthen transatlantic relations, especially in the context of the global War on Terror.

Strange, I thought we had to restore ties that had been irreparably damaged by President Bush?
DKK