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Giorgia Meloni’s Government Sets Italy’s Postwar Longevity Record
Giorgia Meloni’s government has stayed in power longer than any other uninterrupted Italian government since World War II.
It has lasted 1,413 days.
Meloni became prime minister in October 2022 and kept her coalition together.
Supporters say she helped create jobs, control government finances and reduce migrant arrivals.
They also say she made Italy more trusted by other countries.
Critics say many Italians still face expensive living costs and a weak economy.
They believe important problems in healthcare, education and government have not been fixed.
Some hard-right voters think Meloni became too moderate.
The next election is expected by the end of 2027, when voters will decide whether she deserves another term.
Giorgia Meloni’s government reached 1,413 uninterrupted days in office, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s previous postwar record.
Meloni has maintained the same coalition since taking office in October 2022, avoiding crises and defections that often topple Italian governments.
Supporters cite fiscal discipline, 1.2 million stable jobs, historically low unemployment and fewer migrant arrivals.
Critics say Italy’s stagnant economy, higher living costs and long-standing problems in healthcare, education and public administration remain unresolved.
Meloni’s moderation has improved her international standing but may alienate hard-right voters, including supporters of Roberto Vannacci.
- Who
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her governing coalition; supporters, opposition leaders and critics are debating the government’s record.
- What
- Meloni’s government became Italy’s longest-serving uninterrupted government since World War II after reaching 1,413 days in office.
- Where
- Italy; Meloni and her party plan to celebrate with a rally in Bari.
- When
- The milestone was reached on Thursday; Meloni took office in October 2022, and the next election is due by the end of 2027.
- Why
- The government remained in power by keeping its coalition together and avoiding the crises and defections that have toppled previous Italian governments.
Supporters’ View
Critics’ View
Stability and achievement
Supporters’ View
Supporters say keeping the same coalition in place and avoiding political crises demonstrate that Meloni can govern effectively.
Critics’ View
Critics say longevity alone does not prove success and that the government has delivered few structural reforms.
Domestic economic record
Supporters’ View
Supporters point to tighter public finances, 1.2 million stable jobs, unemployment below 6 percent and record employment.
Critics’ View
Critics argue that Italy’s economy remains stagnant, living costs have risen and long-term growth has not been sufficiently stimulated.
Moderation and the right
Supporters’ View
Supporters see Meloni’s shift from nationalist outsider to institution-friendly European leader as evidence that nationalist conservatives can govern responsibly.
Critics’ View
Hard-right critics say she abandoned combative campaign promises, creating space for Roberto Vannacci to attract conservative voters and lawmakers.
Key facts
- Longevity record
- 1,413 uninterrupted days, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s 2001–2005 record.
- Prime minister
- Giorgia Meloni, who took office in October 2022 as Italy’s first female prime minister.
- Employment claim
- Meloni says government policies helped create 1.2 million stable jobs.
- Unemployment
- Overall and youth unemployment were described as being at historic lows, with unemployment below 6 percent.
- Supporters’ priorities
- Tighter public finances, the rollback of costly measures and a sharp decline in migrant arrivals.
- Critics’ concerns
- Stagnant economic growth, higher living costs, weak productivity and unresolved inefficiencies in healthcare, education and public administration.
- Next election
- The next national election is due by the end of 2027.
Quotes
Nathalie Tocci
International relations expert and Johns Hopkins University professor
“Meloni has reaped a part of what she sowed, because I know few people so determined, so hardworking, so precise, so meticulous, who have sacrificed both their human and private spheres in order to serve the institutions.”
NDTV
“The government's strategy has focused on supporting those who create wealth and jobs... we have reached a record high in employment”
NDTV
Sources
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