Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Meloni Marks Italy’s Longest Postwar Government, Eyes 2027 Reelection
Giorgia Meloni has led Italy’s current government for longer than any other government since World War II.
She celebrated this achievement at a rally in Bari.
Meloni said staying in power had helped her government protect Italy and become more stable.
She also said other European countries were beginning to copy Italy’s approach to immigration.
Her supporters said she had improved Italy’s position in the world.
Critics said many people still earn low wages and face higher fuel costs and uncertain jobs.
They also said healthcare was working less effectively.
Meloni is preparing for another election, but a party farther to the right may challenge her coalition.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government becoming Italy’s longest-running administration since World War II.
Meloni said political stability had protected Italy and argued that other European countries were adopting her immigration policies.
Her supporters praised the government’s international influence and what they described as tangible results.
Critics said stability had not produced higher wages, stronger growth, better healthcare, or greater job security.
Meloni faces a challenge from former general Roberto Vannacci’s National Future party ahead of next year’s election.
- Who
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, her Brothers of Italy party, coalition supporters, and government critics.
- What
- Meloni celebrated her government becoming Italy’s longest-running postwar administration and effectively began campaigning for reelection.
- When
- On Friday; Meloni’s government reached 1,413 days in office after beginning on October 22, 2022.
- Where
- At a Brothers of Italy rally in Bari, southern Italy.
- Why
- To mark the government’s longevity, defend its record, and prepare for next year’s election.
Government Supporters
Critics and Opponents
Political stability
Government Supporters
Meloni said stability had shielded Italy and allowed her government to protect the country.
Critics and Opponents
Critics argued that political stability had not translated into sufficient economic growth or improvements in daily life.
Economic and public services record
Government Supporters
Meloni highlighted improved fiscal stability and her government’s achievements.
Critics and Opponents
CGIL leader Maurizio Landini said wages had not increased, fuel cost more, job insecurity had risen, retirement was becoming less accessible, and healthcare was functioning less effectively.
Immigration and security policies
Government Supporters
Meloni said other European countries were copying Italy’s immigration policies, while Brothers of Italy said its approach had reduced migrant arrivals by 80 percent.
Critics and Opponents
Anti-government demonstrators accused the government of encouraging hostility toward migrants and creating a “war and weapons economy” and a “police state.”
- Prime minister
- Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first woman prime minister
- Government duration
- 1,413 days, one day longer than Silvio Berlusconi’s previous record
- Government start
- October 22, 2022
- Rally location
- Bari, in southern Italy
- Coalition
- Brothers of Italy, the League, and Forza Italia
- Government legislation
- About 300 laws and decrees have been passed, most addressing security issues
- Political challenge
- Roberto Vannacci’s National Future party has reportedly overtaken the League and Forza Italia in polls