Meloni's Government Becomes Italy's Longest-Serving Since World War II

Giorgia Meloni's government has surpassed the 1,412 consecutive days in power previously held by Silvio Berlusconi, making it Italy's longest-serving administration since World War II. Meloni, who leads the far-right Brothers of Italy party, took office in October 2022 at the head of a right-wing coalition that won an absolute majority in that year's elections.

Supporters have celebrated the milestone as historically significant. One coalition lawmaker called it "profoundly symbolic," arguing it shows "a right-wing government can be credible, stable and uphold its responsibilities" in a country long known for short-lived governments.

Analysts are more divided on what the record actually reflects. Political historian Paolo Carusi noted that in Italy's past, "governments would fall but political ideologies would remain stalwart," suggesting today's stability may owe as much to voter disengagement as to strong performance. Political scientist Piero Ignazi described the government as being in a state of "stasis" rather than sustained achievement, pointing to an economy forecast to grow just 0.6% in 2026, the lowest rate in the European Union, and to the introduction of 52 new criminal offenses that critics say are aimed largely at public dissent. A rival far-right party has also been gaining ground, a potential challenge to Meloni's coalition ahead of elections due in 2027.