Meloni Breaks the Cycle of Short-Lived Premiers... Becomes Italy's Longest-Serving Government in Constitutional History

1,413 Days in Power: Surpassing Berlusconi’s Record
Right-Wing Coalition Cohesion Sets Stage for Completing Full Five-Year Term

The cabinet led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in a country notorious for frequent changes of government, has now made history as the longest-serving administration in the history of the Italian Republic. By shedding the label of populist, demonstrating solid cohesion within the right-wing coalition, and pursuing pragmatic diplomacy, Meloni has established political stability and, according to many, has solidified Italy’s voice on the European stage.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a joint press conference with President Lee Jae-myung after a summit at the Blue House on January 19. Photo by Yonhap News.

On September 4 (local time), Prime Minister Meloni stated, “Today, our government has become the longest-serving administration in the history of the Italian Republic. This is the result of a united coalition that came together not to oppose someone, but to pursue a project for Italy based on a shared vision.” The Meloni administration, which was launched on October 22, 2022, marked its 1,413th day in office on this day, surpassing the previous record of 1,412 days held by Silvio Berlusconi’s second cabinet.

Prime Minister Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI), has formed a stable tri-party coalition with Matteo Salvini’s League (Lega) and Antonio Tajani’s Forza Italia (FI). Contrary to initial concerns, she has maintained policy-focused unity and prevented cabinet discord, setting her sights on becoming the first prime minister to complete a full five-year term without a cabinet reshuffle by September of next year.

Meloni’s pragmatic approach in the diplomatic arena has also produced notable achievements. By skillfully forging close ties with the Trump administration in the United States and cooperating flexibly with German Chancellor Merz—the so-called “Mert-zoni” alliance—she has bolstered Italy’s independent standing within Europe.

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