Meloni Breaks Italy’s Post-War Political Record

Giorgia Meloni succeeded in what almost every Italian prime minister since the Second World War has failed to do: stay in power. On Friday, Meloni’s government hit 1,413 consecutive days in office, becoming the longest-lasting administration in the history of the Italian Republic after Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Her party, Brothers of Italy, is turning the milestone into a victory lap. Thousands of supporters are expected in Bari, in southern Italy, where Meloni will address a rally from a stage overlooking the Adriatic Sea, under the slogan: “The most stable government, a stronger Italy”. Behind the celebrations and back-slapping, the truth is that Meloni is no longer the political phenomenon who swept into office in October 2022. Back then, the self-branded “underdog” seemed to have a political Midas touch, turning almost every controversy into another opportunity to strengthen her grip on power. Now, Meloni faces a growing list of problems. Rising living costs, coalition tensions over defence, a transatlantic spat with Donald Trump, and an increasingly assertive nationalist right as she looks towards the 2027 election. Euractiv is a European news website focused on EU policies. It was founded in 1999 by the French media publisher Christophe Leclercq. The website's headquarters and central editorial staff are located in Brussels, with offices in Paris and Berlin.