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Giorgia Meloni to break Italian government longevity record
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to break a significant political record on September 4, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's second government to become the longest-serving administration since the founding of the Republic in 1946. Her coalition, comprising Fratelli d'Italia, Lega, and Forza Italia, will have held power for 1,413 consecutive days.
Despite this milestone of stability, the government faces several challenges. In Southern Italy, particularly in Puglia, the center-right coalition struggles with internal party tensions and low popularity in regions like Bari. Additionally, the government is navigating debates over a new electoral law, dubbed ‘Stabilicum,’ which aims to ensure future parliamentary stability through a majority bonus for winning coalitions.
Meloni has maintained a pragmatic international stance, positioning Italy as a reliable partner within the EU and supporting Ukraine, despite early predictions of isolation. However, domestic issues such as fuel excise taxes and economic disparities between the North and South remain contentious political battlegrounds.
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Basilicata Casa Comune · Forza Italia · Fratelli d'Italia · Gianni Rosa · Giorgia Meloni · Lega · Silvio Berlusconi
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Giorgia Meloni's center-right coalition has served for 1,413 days. www.it-boltwise.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy has seen 68 governments since 1946, averaging one every 13 months. www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Meloni government is the longest-serving cabinet in Italy since the founding of the Republic in 1946. www.it-boltwise.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Meloni's tenure surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's second government, which lasted 1,412 days. www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The governing coalition consists of Fratelli d'Italia, Lega, and Forza Italia. www.merkur.de · www.tz.de