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Meloni nears record as Italy’s coalition endures four years

8/31/2026

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Summary

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to break Italy's post-war government longevity record.
Her coalition has lasted nearly four years, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s 1,412-day record.
The government says illegal arrivals fell to 66,316 from 157,651 in 2023.
Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli reported 1.2 million new jobs and unemployment under 6%.
Meloni proposes electoral law granting a majority bonus to any bloc exceeding 42% of votes.

History

Historical Context

Silvio Berlusconi’s second cabinet, formed after the 2001 election, governed for 1,412 days until April 2005, becoming Italy’s longest-serving centre-right government. That record, built on a 45.4% parliamentary vote, has become the benchmark for later administrations, including Giorgia Meloni’s, which is measured against that benchmark and shapes subsequent coalition dynamics across Italy’s political landscape.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to break Italy's post-war government longevity record.
Her coalition has lasted nearly four years, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s 1,412-day record.
The government says illegal arrivals fell to 66,316 from 157,651 in 2023.
Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli reported 1.2 million new jobs and unemployment under 6%.
Meloni proposes electoral law granting a majority bonus to any bloc exceeding 42% of votes.

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