Meloni Coalition Becomes Italy's Third Longest-Serving Government

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition government has become the third longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic, marking over three years in office. Her administration, consisting of her Brothers of Italy party along with Forza Italia and Lega, has lasted 1,094 days, surpassing the tenure of former Socialist Prime Minister Bettino Craxi's government from the mid-1980s. Only Silvio Berlusconi has led longer governments, with two terms lasting 1,412 and 1,287 days respectively. Meloni's government stands out in Italy's history of frequent cabinet changes, where the average government has lasted just over a year since World War II. Her coalition remains popular and united, with Meloni clearly ahead in polls compared to the main opposition Democratic Party. If she maintains office, she could surpass Berlusconi's record by September 2026, ahead of the next scheduled parliamentary elections in 2027.