Rome, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : Giorgia Meloni’s administration has made history by becoming the longest-serving government in post-war Italy, surpassing the previous record held by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Since taking office as Italy’s first female prime minister on October 22, 2022, Meloni’s government has now completed 1,413 days in power.
In a statement on social media platform X, Meloni expressed her gratitude for this achievement, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with it. She stated, “Today, our government has become the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic. I welcome this fact with gratitude and a great sense of responsibility. Stability is not just a record to showcase; it is the foundation that helps a country plan, make decisions, fulfill promises, and earn respect.”
Meloni highlighted her government’s efforts over the past four years to increase employment, reduce unemployment, support families and businesses, enhance security, manage public finances responsibly, and elevate Italy’s reputation and influence on the international stage. While she acknowledged the positive results achieved so far, she also noted that much work remains.
In another post, she pointed out that this stability is not the result of one individual but rather a unified coalition that has governed with a shared vision for four years. She remarked, “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the three longest-serving governments in our republic’s history have been center-right coalitions. Stability is only possible when the coalition shares common values, goals, and a collective vision for the country.”
Meloni attributed this stability to the trust the Italian public expressed in 2022. She emphasized that her government has never taken this trust lightly or viewed it as a “blank check.”
Looking ahead to the elections next year, Meloni stated that her government will present its record and future plans to the public. “Next year, we will again go before the citizens. We will explain what we have done, what remains to be done, and our vision for the future. The people will then decide if we deserve to continue this journey. Until then, our work will continue,” she said.
To mark this historic achievement, Meloni announced that her government would hold discussions in the city of Bari regarding its accomplishments and future plans. She was sworn in as Prime Minister by President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, making her the first woman to hold this position in Italy’s history.
Meloni entered politics at the age of 15 as a member of a student and youth movement. By 21, she was elected as a councilor in the province of Rome, and at 27, she became the leader of the youth wing of the National Alliance party. She was first elected to Parliament at 29 and served as Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies during the 15th Parliament. Additionally, she holds the record for being Italy’s youngest minister, having assumed the role of Minister for Youth Affairs at just 31 years old in 2008.
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