On 12 November 2011 , following Berlusconi 's resignation , Napolitano invited Monti to form a new government .
He was seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi to lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures .
On 12 November 2011 , following Silvio Berlusconi 's resignation , Napolitano invited Monti to form a new government .
He was seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi to lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures .