Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition government has governed Italy for 1,413 consecutive days as of today, surpassing the previous record of 1,412 days set by Silvio Berlusconi from 2001 to 2005 [1, 2, 3]. Meloni is the first female prime minister of Italy and now holds the record for the longest-serving postwar leader in the Italian Republic. [1, 2, 3]

Since World War II, Italy has had nearly 70 government changes, with cabinets lasting an average of about 14 months. The shortest postwar cabinet was led by Amintore Fanfani in 1954 and lasted only 22 days [1, 3]. By comparison, Mario Draghi’s government lasted 617 days before Meloni’s took office. [1, 3]

Meloni, who took office on October 22, 2022 [2], credits the government’s stability not to any individual achievement but to a shared vision and unity among the ruling center-right coalition consisting of her Brothers of Italy party, the League, and Forza Italia. [1, 3] She said stability "is not a record to flaunt, but the condition that allows a nation to plan, decide, honor commitments, and command respect." [1, 2, 3]

However, the right-wing coalition faces new challenges after Roberto Vannacci, a former League member, founded a far-right party called Futuro Nazionale in February 2026. Recent polls show Futuro Nazionale at 7.5%, ahead of the League at 5.7% and Forza Italia at 7.1%, indicating rising competition within the right. [1, 3]

A celebration event marking Meloni’s record was held today in Bari, attracting tens of thousands despite heightened security due to protests. [2] Meloni announced on social media she will seek re-election in the 2027 general election, promising to present her accomplishments and future plans to voters. [1, 3]

The next Italian general election is expected in spring or early summer 2027, with possible dates including April 18, May 23, or May 30, though some coalition members want to delay it until October to assess the impact of Vannacci’s new party. [1, 3] Meloni prefers holding the vote in spring, potentially alongside local elections, to avoid any perception of last-minute political maneuvering. [1, 3]

Meloni said, "I will not take for granted the trust the Italian people have given us since 2022. Next year, I will return to the citizens with our completed and ongoing work and vision for the future. The people will decide if we deserve to continue down this path." [3]