Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3267Regulatory application (succession to dominant influence) · Co. Dublin

Berlusconi children's High Court proceedings with Central Bank over Mediolanum stake

Marina Elvira Berlusconi and Pier Silvio Berlusconi have started High Court proceedings in Dublin involving the Central Bank of Ireland, relating to their succession to dominant influence in Fininvest, which holds a 30.03% stake in Italian lender Banca Mediolanum. The application is described as a technical regulatory matter already approved by the European Central Bank and national central banks in Italy, Spain and Ireland.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe proceedings centre on Banca Mediolanum, a €13.8 billion Italian lender. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe Berlusconi family investment group Fininvest holds a 30.03% stake in Mediolanum. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHis €6 billion estate was divided among his children, his brother, and a business associate imprisoned for mafia links. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHis partner Marta Fascina received €100 million from the estate. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatForbes estimates Marina Berlusconi's fortune at around €2.7 billion. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPier Silvio Berlusconi is estimated to have a similar fortune. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenSilvio Berlusconi died in June 2023 at the age of 86. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMarina Elvira Berlusconi and Pier Silvio Berlusconi have started a High Court action in Dublin involving the Central Bank. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe succession has already been approved by the European Central Bank and national central banks in Italy, Spain and Ireland. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Billionaire children of Silvio Berlusconi set for Dublin High Court proceedings with Central Bank

    Article reports the start of High Court proceedings by Berlusconi's children regarding their succession to dominant influence in Fininvest, described by Mediolanum's managing director as a technical regulatory application.

    victim, Marina Elvira Berlusconi, female, Italian, non-irishMarina Elvira Berlusconivictim, Pier Silvio Berlusconi, male, Italian, non-irishPier Silvio Berlusconi