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A Rome newspaper says that the Meloni government is repeating the scandals and crises of the Berlusconi era.

La Repubblica points out similarities between the Meloni government and the Berlusconi era: "longevity, scandals and resignations".

La Repubblica compares Meloni's government to Berlusconi's (who died in 2023), highlighting scandals, resignations, and longevity.
La Repubblica compares Meloni's government to Berlusconi's (who died in 2023), highlighting scandals, resignations, and longevity.

The Roman newspaper La Repubblica The text published an analysis of the current state of Giorgia Meloni's government and pointed out similarities with Silvio Berlusconi's terms in office. published this Monday (6)It is highlighted that the longevity of both periods was accompanied by scandals and resignations.

La Repubblica: Longevity, scandals and resignations: how Meloni's government is following in Berlusconi's footsteps.
La Repubblica: Longevity, scandals and resignations: how Meloni's government is following in Berlusconi's footsteps.

Right at the beginning, the newspaper summarizes the comparison: "their long-lasting governments were stable, but they were not immune to scandals and resignations."

Longevity as a goal

According to La RepubblicaMeloni seeks to surpass Berlusconi in time in power. The newspaper states: "Giorgia Meloni ardently dreams of surpassing Silvio Berlusconi, achieving the title of longest-serving government in the Republic."

The analysis points out that the current government It is already the third longest-running in Italian history. And it could reach first place if it remains in that position until September, barring political changes.

Scandals and departures in the current government

The newspaper reports three main departures from the government. Among them, that of Gennaro Sangiuliano, linked to the Boccia case, and that of Daniela Santanché, described as a "victim of scandals".

The text also points to recent events that are likely to mark the government. Among them, it cites "the Sangiuliano scar" and "Delmastro's barbecue".

Parallels with Berlusconi

The analysis recalls that Berlusconi's governments also faced successive crises. Regarding his second term, it states: "it was marked by many premature departures."

Among the episodes mentioned is the case involving Claudio Scajola, as well as internal conflicts within the allied base.

The newspaper also mentions the political context that led to the end of that government. At the time, Berlusconi declared: "I intend to give a political response to a sign of dissatisfaction coming from the country."

Recurring turbulence

For La RepubblicaHowever, instability is a constant. The newspaper states: "Turbulence, despite the rhetoric of 'let us govern', has never been lacking. Neither before, nor now."

The analysis concludes that the duration of governments does not eliminate political crises. On the contrary, both periods show that longevity and wear and tear can occur simultaneously.

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