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Italian government stability and Meloni’s policy priorities

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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. On domestic policy, the government has approved a school decree introducing a 30% cap on foreign students in first-year classes, banning face-covering garments like the burqa, and providing linguistic support funds. The administration also continues to advocate for a return to nuclear energy and tax cuts targeting the middle class.

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