An interesting point of view on the G20 meeting and about alignment and divergencies between the US and European Union member Countries [here and here – N.B. Italian only]. At least – according to the author, Silvio Berlusconi has to his credit an apparently wonderful – albeit rough – gift for synthesis ("this all began in the US, it's their duty to take us out of it").

For an alternative standpoint, here is a remarkable FAQ (where Italy is listed among those who are "only along for the free snacks").