Giorgia Meloni Sets Record as Italy's Longest Serving Post-War Prime Minister

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has become the longest serving head of government in the history of the Italian Republic. On September 4, she reached 1,413 consecutive days in power, surpassing the previous record held by Silvio Berlusconi's coalition between 2001 and 2005. To mark the occasion, her party, Brothers of Italy, organized a large celebration in the port of Bari featuring food trucks, music, and a speech by the Prime Minister. The event's official slogan is: The most stable government, the strongest Italy.

Reports on the government's performance vary by perspective. Center right sources highlight the stability of the coalition and positive economic indicators, such as a drop in the unemployment rate to 5.7 percent and the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs. They also note the government's ability to maintain public accounts and secure the trust of EU markets. Conversely, center left sources describe the administration as the most far right since the end of fascism and emphasize the rise of Roberto Vannacci, a former army general whose party, Futuro Nazionale, is polling around 8 percent and pressuring Meloni from the further right. Center right analysis also acknowledges weak points, including high public debt, a shrinking population, and failures in institutional reforms and judicial overhauls.

On the international stage, Meloni has maintained support for Ukraine despite opposition from some coalition allies. However, reports indicate a difficult relationship with Donald Trump, particularly following tensions over the use of Italian bases. While the government celebrates its longevity, analysts note that the upcoming 2027 elections remain a focal point for both the administration and its opponents.