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Giorgia Meloni's administration becomes Italy's longest-serving postwar government
Reaching 1,413 consecutive days in power, Italy's conservative government sets a post-WWII longevity record as it faces questions over domestic economic performance.
The short version
- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's administration reached 1,413 days in office, setting a postwar record for the longest uninterrupted government in Italy.
- The administration surpassed the previous record set by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi between 2001 and 2005.
- Supporters highlight fiscal discipline, employment gains, and international standing, while critics point to persistent inflation, a stagnant economy, and a lack of structural reforms.
- Meloni faces political pressure from the opposition and new conservative challengers ahead of national elections scheduled by late 2027.
Key facts
- Meloni's administration reached 1,413 continuous days in power, overtaking the post-World War II record previously held by Silvio Berlusconi from 2001 to 2005.[Associated Press]
- Meloni took office in October 2022 as Italy's first female prime minister and has maintained her original governing coalition without defections.[Associated Press]
- Supporters and administration officials cite economic indicators including over 1 million new jobs, an unemployment rate under 6%, and lower migrant arrival figures.[Associated Press]
- Opposition figures, including Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte, criticize the government's economic performance over high living costs and limited long-term structural reforms.[Associated Press]
- Retired Gen. Roberto Vannacci has formed a new right-wing political party, seeking to attract conservative voters who view Meloni's institutional governance as overly moderate.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the government's record of political stability and international credibility will translate into electoral success in the national vote due by late 2027.[Associated Press]
- The extent to which new right-wing challengers such as Roberto Vannacci's party could draw voters and lawmakers away from Meloni's coalition.[Associated Press]