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Italian government stability and Meloni’s policy priorities

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In late July 2026, debate emerged regarding the stability of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition. On the La7 program ‘In Onda’, journalist Daniela Preziosi argued that the government’s longevity should not be equated with stability, warning that the current electoral law was destabilizing the coalition. During the same broadcast, Preziosi clashed with European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno over the EU’s 150-billion-euro SAFE defence financing instrument, specifically noting Italy’s €14.9 billion reservation. By the end of July, the narrative shifted toward celebrating the administration’s durability. Former Five Star Movement deputy Roberto Traversi joined Fratelli d'Italia, praising Meloni for maintaining institutional stability and sound public finance. The party scheduled a rally in Bari for 4 September 2026 to celebrate the cabinet’s expected record tenure. In August, Meloni outlined her government’s upcoming priorities, focusing on tax relief, strengthening purchasing power, and enhancing security. In an interview with Chi, she emphasized reducing personal income tax (Irpef), supporting working mothers, and increasing lower pensions. While defending her administration’s record on employment and energy costs, she ruled out any cabinet reshuffles in September and expressed a pragmatic stance on climate policy, contrasting it with ‘ideological environmentalism.’ By mid-August, Meloni reported strong economic indicators, noting a 1% growth compared to the April-June 2025 period and a projected 0.8% progression for 2026. She highlighted that Italy was the only G7 nation to return to a primary surplus in 2024 and expressed optimism regarding exiting the EU infringement procedure. To combat rising prices, the government plans to use 14 billion euros in energy resources over two years and reaffirmed a commitment to new-generation nuclear energy. 2024. However, the administration faces ~~significant~~ criticism from the Five Star Movement, with opponents arguing that economic gains have benefited banks and energy corporations rather than families. Additionally, political ~~challenges~~ polling indicates a growing disconnect with younger voters, as ~~the 2027 national elections approach.~~ support among those aged 18 to 34 has reportedly dropped to approximately 25% due to concerns over low labor productivity, youth unemployment, and a perceived lack of generational economic reforms.

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