Italy's Meloni nears record for longest postwar government as polls warn of instability

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to break Silvio Berlusconi's record of 1,412 days in office, but polls warn of instability.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is on the verge of breaking Silvio Berlusconi's record of 1,412 consecutive days in office, a record set in 2005, which would make her the leader of Italy's longest-serving government since World War II. ^[1] According to Reuters, Meloni plans a major rally on Friday, September 4, 2026, to celebrate this milestone, touting her coalition's stability as one of her greatest successes. ^[2] By focusing on law and order, increasing police powers, and fighting illegal migration, Meloni reduced migrant arrivals from 157,651 in 2023 to 66,316 in 2025. ^[3] Meloni came to power in October 2022 and has since moderated her populist stance. ^[4] According to Reuters, Italy had 68 governments in 80 years, making the current stability notable compared to previous decades and other European countries. ^[5] Giorgia Meloni, who took office in October 2022, has moderated some populist demands and adopted a more pragmatic political approach. ^[6] On September 4, Meloni planned to celebrate a record at a rally by presenting the durability of her coalition as a key government achievement. ^[7] Polls indicate that the 2027 parliamentary elections could bring a significantly more fragmented parliament. ^[8]

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According to Reuters, Meloni plans a major rally on Friday, September 4, 2026, to celebrate this milestone, touting her coalition's stability as one of her greatest successes. ·

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By focusing on law and order, increasing police powers, and fighting illegal migration, Meloni reduced migrant arrivals from 157,651 in 2023 to 66,316 in 2025. ·

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Meloni came to power in October 2022 and has since moderated her populist stance. ·

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According to Reuters, Italy had 68 governments in 80 years, making the current stability notable compared to previous decades and other European countries. · Rzeczpospolita

Giorgia Meloni, who took office in October 2022, has moderated some populist demands and adopted a more pragmatic political approach. · Rzeczpospolita

On September 4, Meloni planned to celebrate a record at a rally by presenting the durability of her coalition as a key government achievement. · Rzeczpospolita

Polls indicate that the 2027 parliamentary elections could bring a significantly more fragmented parliament. · Rzeczpospolita

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