Giorgia Meloni’s government hit 1,413 consecutive days in office on September 4, 2026, making it Italy’s longest-lasting government since World War II [1, 2, 3]. This surpassed the previous postwar record of 1,412 days set by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi [1, 3].
Italy has seen high political turnover, with 68 governments in the last 80 years, reflecting ongoing instability [1, 3]. Meloni leads a far-right coalition government that includes her Brothers of Italy party, the anti-immigrant League, and Forza Italia [1, 3]. The Brothers of Italy party won the 2022 national elections with strong support in municipalities such as Abetone Cutigliano [1].
Meloni’s coalition has passed roughly 300 laws and decrees, focusing largely on security issues [3]. The government claims to have created over 1 million new jobs, delivered a €21 billion reduction in personal income taxes, and improved fiscal stability [3]. Speaking at a rally in Bari to mark the milestone, Andrea Tonarelli, a Brothers of Italy local councillor, said, "This is not a milestone reached by Giorgia Meloni, by the party, or by a single militant. This is a milestone by an entire community that makes history in this nation" [1].
Despite the milestone, critics question the government’s achievements. Maurizio Landini, head of the CGIL trade union, said, "Have wages increased? No. Petrol costs more, job insecurity has increased, people are retiring less and the healthcare system is functioning less effectively" [3]. Left-wing media like Il Fatto Quotidiano described Meloni’s tenure as a "fiasco" with "four years in office with nothing to celebrate" [2]. Right-wing outlets such as Libero ran triumphant headlines praising her political realism and durability [2].
Political opinions remain divided over Meloni’s leadership, with right-wing media celebrating her record longevity and conservative governance, while left-wing critics highlight economic and social challenges [2, 3].
The milestone celebration rally in Bari on September 4 brought together thousands of supporters and party officials joining remotely to mark Meloni’s record-breaking tenure [3].
