back the prime minister. >> because italy needs a government to provide structural and institutional reforms. >> berlusconi who is 77 faces a vote on friday that could strip him of his seat because of his convictions of tax fraud. it was surprising and humiliating, while the party has been weakened, some refuse to declare his political career finished. >> there is a chance for berlusconi to be elected again or to play a more significant role in the future. >> reporter: on wednesday the financial markets reacted positively to the confidence vote. the employment still faces huge challenges in reversing years of economic stagnation. >> joining us live from rome, sonya, a bit climb down for berlusconi. what happens next?