Complex sentence: Berlusconi is a controversial figure in modern Italian politics, his tenure as Prime Minister was racked with scandalous sex affairs, poor judgement and decision-making; these events were largely covered by the media, sparking controversy from his Italian contemporaries and worldwide counterparts.
Split into simpler sentences: Berlusconi is a controversial figure in modern Italian politics: his tenure as Prime Minister was racked with scandalous sex affairs, poor judgement and decision-making. These events were largely covered by the media, sparking controversy from his Italian contemporaries and worldwide counterparts.