Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni addressed supporters in Bari on September 4 to celebrate four years in office, a milestone that establishes her administration as the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic. Surpassing the previous record of 1,412 days held by Silvio Berlusconi\u2019s second cabinet, Meloni\u2019s government reached 1,413 days in power, a feat she attributed to the cohesion and stability of her right-wing coalition.<\/p>\n
“Stability is our first great reform,” Meloni told the crowd, arguing that political continuity has allowed her administration to pursue economic and foreign policy objectives that previous short-lived Italian governments struggled to achieve. She noted that the three longest-serving administrations in Italian history have all been center-right, framing longevity as evidence of effective governance.<\/p>\n
The speech served as a preliminary platform for the 2027 elections. Citing a YouTrend poll released the same day, Meloni highlighted that her Brothers of Italy party currently holds 26.5% in voting intentions, slightly ahead of its 26.04% share in the 2022 election. She emphasized that duration provides the opportunity for judgment, stating, “The most stable government is not necessarily the most capable one. The most stable government is simply the one that has had more time than others to be judged.”<\/p>\n
On key policy fronts, Meloni reiterated her commitment to justice and security reforms, including plans to construct more prisons to ensure sentences are served. She explicitly rejected the use of pardons or amnesties to address prison overcrowding. Additionally, she affirmed that the government would continue pursuing changes to the judicial system despite the recent referendum defeat, where approximately 54% of voters rejected a constitutional overhaul aimed at separating the career paths of judges and prosecutors.<\/p>\n
In a personal reflection on the difficulties of governing, Meloni acknowledged facing significant resistance. “There were days when it felt like I was swimming through glue, but I never gave up and I do not intend to start now,” she said, drawing chants of her name from the audience.<\/p>\n
Opposition leaders have questioned the administration’s substantive record, pointing to persistent challenges such as weak productivity growth, low wages, and inefficiencies in public services. Critics argue that beyond maintaining control over public debt and deficits, the government has yet to provide concrete solutions for long-term economic expansion. They further accuse Meloni\u2019s coalition of reducing funding for healthcare and education, shifting the political debate from the government’s survival to its eligibility for re-election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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