Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Sets Record for Longest-Lasting Government
Summary
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is marking a record-breaking 1,413 days in office with a rally in Bari as she prepares for the 2027 elections. Her government is highlighting job growth and tax cuts, while critics point to weak growth, rising insecurity, and harsh immigration policies.
Key Points
- Giorgia Meloni is set to lead Italy’s longest-lasting post-war government by surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s record of 1,413 days in office.
- Her Brothers of Italy party is holding a rally in Bari to showcase achievements and mobilize supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The government cites more than 1 million new jobs and a €21 billion income tax cut as key successes.
- Critics, including CGIL head Maurizio Landini, say wages have stagnated, living costs and insecurity have risen, and healthcare has weakened.
