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Italian government stability and Meloni’s policy priorities

Overview

As of late September 2026, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration has officially surpassed the 1,412-day record of the second Berlusconi government, becoming Italy’s longest-serving uninterrupted government since the founding of the Republic in 1946.

Fiscal and demographic challenges persist. While the supplementary pension system is expected to reach 11 million subscribers by June 2026 with 227.1 billion euros invested, long-term pressures are mounting. Projections from the Ragioneria Generale dello Stato indicate the retirement age for old-age pensions will rise to 67 years and six months by 2029 due to increasing life expectancy. Pension expenditure is forecasted to peak at 17.1% of GDP in 2041. Additionally, Italy’s expected working life for 2025 is 33 years, notably lower than the EU average of 37.5 years.

Budgetary tensions have intensified following the confirmation of Italy’s 2025 deficit at 3.1% of GDP. This figure has delayed Italy’s exit from the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure until 2027, sparking friction within the center-right coalition. Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti has advocated for financial rigor, while Matteo Salvini has called for a “courageous” budget focused on investments. Prime Minister Meloni expressed regret over the missed target and questioned the accuracy of Istat’s statistical data.

Political tension also remains centered on the ‘Stabilicum’ or ‘Melonellum’ electoral reform. Having passed the Senate, the bill moves to the Chamber of Deputies, where Meloni intends to use a vote of confidence. The reform introduces a majority premium for coalitions reaching 42% and utilizes ‘tempered’ preferences. Meloni has stated she is prepared to resign if the Chamber rejects the measure during decisive votes expected on October 8 and 9.

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Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Fratelli d'Italia · Lega · Forza Italia

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Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Italy deficit remains at 3.1%, delaying EU procedure exit

    Italy's 2025 deficit is confirmed at 3.1%, preventing an early exit from the EU's excessive deficit procedure. Moody's maintains a Baa2 rating with a stable outlook, forecasting a gradual deficit reduction.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 38 sources
    Italy supplementary pension resources reach 227 billion euros

    Italy's supplementary pension resources reached 227.1 billion euros in 2025, according to a report by Assofondipensione and TEHA Group. The OECD also revised Italy's 2026 GDP growth estimate upward to 0.9%.

  3. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 96 sources
    Italy to implement school caps on foreign students and burqa ban

    Italy's government plans a decree to cap non-Italian speaking students at 30% per class and ban the burqa and niqab in schools to promote integration and prevent 'ghettos.'

  4. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 106 sources
    Italy remains in EU deficit procedure as 2025 deficit hits 3.1%

    Italy remains in the EU's excessive deficit procedure after Istat confirmed a 2025 deficit of 3.1% of GDP, despite a slight upward revision in economic growth to 0.6%.

  5. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Giorgia Meloni addresses youth emigration and talent retention in Italy

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni aims to reverse Italy's youth emigration trend by investing in language training, civil service programs, and improving wages, housing, and job stability.

  6. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 37 sources
    Schlein's energy proposal to Meloni sparks rift in Italian opposition

    PD leader Elly Schlein's proposal for energy and climate dialogue with PM Giorgia Meloni has caused a rift in Italy's center-left opposition, drawing sharp criticism from allies Giuseppe Conte and Angelo Bonell

  7. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Giorgia Meloni disputes political claims over car taxes and TFR protections

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has responded to political criticism on social media regarding car tax exemptions and the preservation of worker severance pay (TFR) protections.

  8. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Giorgia Meloni faces governance challenges as Italian Parliament resumes

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces the challenge of converting political stability into effective governance as Parliament resumes, managing a coalition of diverse interests.

  9. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy: Meloni defends economic stability and agroalimentary quality

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is defending Italy's economic stability and quality-driven agriculture, while facing political pressure over fiscal management and trade risks from the Mercosur agreement.

  10. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy's Meloni government sets record for longevity

    Italy's Meloni government has set a record as the longest-lasting executive in the Republic's history, amid growing debate over proposed electoral law reforms.

  11. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Pedro Sánchez contrasts Spanish government longevity with Giorgia Meloni

    Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez highlighted his government's eight-year stability in contrast to Giorgia Meloni's administration, citing Spain's economic growth and political continuity.

  12. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Giorgia Meloni sets record for longest-serving Italian Prime Minister

    Giorgia Meloni has become Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister of the Republic, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record with 1,413 days in power amid praise from business leaders and criticism from the left.

  13. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 207 sources
    Meloni government sets record as Italy's longest-serving administration

    Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-serving administration since WWII, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record with 1,413 days in power.

  14. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 133 sources
    Meloni government sets record as Italy's longest-serving administration

    Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-serving continuous administration since 1946, reaching 1,413 days and surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's previous record.

  15. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Meloni to become Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister

    Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister since the founding of the Republic, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record with over 1,413 days in office by early September 2026.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Giorgia Meloni to break Italian government longevity record

    Giorgia Meloni's center-right coalition is set to become Italy's longest-serving continuous government since 1946, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record on September 4.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Giorgia Meloni to break Italian government longevity record

    Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister since 1946, breaking Silvio Berlusconi's record while navigating internal coalition tensions and proposed electoral reforms.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Giorgia Meloni faces protests at Mediterranean Games in Taranto

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced protests and boos during the opening of the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, where activists voiced dissent regarding the city's industrial and Ilva steelworks issues.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italian leaders Meloni and Schlein reach political longevity records

    Italian leaders Giorgia Meloni and Elly Schlein are setting longevity records in their respective roles, amid political criticism regarding Meloni's climate policies and their economic impact.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Italy: Meloni defends economic record amid political pressure

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defends Italy's economic growth and stability, while facing political pressure over Monte dei Paschi di Siena and declining popularity among young voters.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Giorgia Meloni faces declining youth support in Italy

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces declining support among Italian youth, with right-wing coalition support under 30% among voters under 35 due to economic stagnation and strict security policies.

  22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Giorgia Meloni's Government Poised to Become Italy's Longest‑Serving

    Roberto Traversi joins Fratelli d'Italia, praising Meloni’s stability, while the party plans a Bari rally to celebrate the government’s expected record‑long tenure.

  23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian government stability debated on La7’s In Onda program

    Daniela Preziosi criticised the stability of Giorgia Meloni’s government on La7’s *In Onda* and later debated the EU SAFE defence fund and Italy’s €14.9 bn reservation with EU Parliament vice‑president Pina Pic

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