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Marking record tenure, Meloni hails Italy’s turn to stability

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marked a record 1,400 days in office on September 4, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's 2005 record as the longest-serving government of the postwar era. Speaking in Bari, Meloni credited her administration with delivering lasting stability to Italy, which had previously been viewed as a "case to monitor" within the European Union due to its political volatility. Financial analysts agree that Meloni's strongest achievement is restoring confidence in Italy's finances, but critics argue that little has been done to address deeper issues such as inefficient public administration and stagnant economic growth. The opposition center-left bloc holds a narrow lead over Meloni's coalition in opinion polls ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female leader, has become the country's longest-serving postwar prime minister. She reached 1,413 days in office on September 4, surpassing the record set by Silvio Berlusconi's second administration. The milestone was marked with a rally in Bari, where thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate Meloni's government, which has been praised for its stability and cohesion despite being a right-wing coalition. This stability is seen as a departure from Italy's 68 governments in 80 years since World War II, where administrations often fell before the end of their mandates. Critics argue that Italy's longstanding problems, including weak productivity growth and inefficiencies in public services, remain largely unresolved under Meloni's leadership. With elections due in 2027, Meloni is expected to lead her coalition into the campaign, seeking to build on her government's record longevity.

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ROME – A record period of government stability has strengthened Italy, which is no longer viewed within the European Union as “a case to monitor”, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sept 4 as her administration became the longest-serving of the postwar era.
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🔮 With elections due in 2027, Meloni is expected to lead her coalition into the campaign.
2026-09-04 · The Straits Times
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Marking record tenure, Meloni hails Italy’s turn to stability AI generated asserted
Meloni → mark → stability
ROME – A record period of government stability has strengthened Italy, which is no longer viewed within the European Union as “a case to monitor”, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sept 4 as her administration became the longest-serving of the postwar era. asserted
administration → strengthen → era
In a country notorious for political volatility, Meloni’s right-wing coalition has surpassed Silvio Berlusconi’s 2005 record, passing more than 1,400 days in office since taking power in October 2022. asserted
coalition → surpass → October
Speaking at an event in the southern city of Bari to mark the milestone, Meloni listed what she described as her government’s key achievements. asserted
she → speak → achievements
Delivering lasting political stability in a country that had had 68 governments in 80 years was itself a major accomplishment, she said. asserted
she → deliver → years
“Stability is the first major reform we have delivered to this nation. asserted
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Thanks to that stability, Italy has stopped being a country under watch in Europe,” she told supporters. asserted
she → stop → supporters
During a tumultuous global period of conflict and economic shockwaves, Italy has appeared steadier than some nearby countries, including France, which has had five prime ministers since autumn 2022, and Britain, which has had four. asserted
which → appear → four
Meloni said political stability had reassured financial markets about Italy’s handling of its public finances and high debt pile, helping soften borrowing costs on government bonds. asserted
stability → say → bonds
“Having the public accounts in order means fewer constraints. asserted
Having → have → constraints
Those who keep their finances in order get to decide where to spend their money,” she said. asserted
she → keep → money
Analysts broadly agree that Meloni’s strongest achievement has been restoring confidence in Italy’s finances, but critics say little has been done to overhaul the inefficient public administration, healthcare and education systems. asserted
little → agree → systems
The government’s main institutional reforms, including plans to strengthen the prime minister’s powers, have stalled, while voters this year rejected a government-backed referendum on judicial reform. asserted
voters → include → reform
The centre-left opposition on Sept 4 accused the government of failing to address Italy’s longstanding problems. asserted
opposition → accuse → problems
“Four years of inactivity and inertia are not a badge of honour but an aggravating factor,” said Giuseppe Conte, a former prime minister and leader of the 5-Star Movement, pointing to the country’s persistently sluggish economic growth. asserted
Conte → say → growth
A demonstration was staged in Bari against the rally organised by Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party. asserted
demonstration → stag → party
With elections due in 2027, Meloni is expected to lead her coalition into the campaign. asserted
Meloni → expect → campaign
In opinion polls, the centre-left bloc holds a narrow lead over Meloni’s alliance, whose support has been eroded by Futuro Nazionale, a far-right movement that has tapped into concerns over immigration, security and cultural change. asserted
that → hold → immigration
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