September 5: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has set a new political record by becoming the head of the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic.
Meloni reached the milestone on Friday, September 4, after remaining in office for 1,413 days since taking office on October 22, 2022.
Citing the Italian news agency ANSA, Anadolu Agency reported that Meloni’s government has surpassed the previous record held by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Berlusconi’s second government remained in power for 1,412 days, from June 11, 2001, to April 23, 2005.
The achievement carries particular significance in Italy, where frequent changes of government have long been a defining feature of the country’s political landscape. Meloni’s administration, however, has remained in office for nearly four years, demonstrating an unusual degree of political continuity.
According to Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore, thousands of people gathered in the southern port city of Bari to mark the milestone. Authorities imposed heightened security measures amid concerns over possible protests and demonstrations.
To commemorate the record, Meloni’s party, the Brothers of Italy, released a video highlighting key policies, activities and achievements of the government over the past four years. The central message of the campaign was: “The most stable government, the strongest Italy.”
In a message posted on X, Meloni said she accepted the achievement with deep gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
She stressed that political stability was not simply a matter of setting records, but an essential condition for a country to formulate long-term plans, implement decisions and fulfil commitments made to its citizens.
According to Meloni, sustained political stability gives a government the opportunity to pursue policies consistently over the long term and deliver on promises made to the public.
The milestone marks a significant moment in Italy’s modern political history, where governments have traditionally struggled to maintain continuity for extended periods.
Sources: Anadolu Agency; ANSA.