The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the second longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic this Saturday, May 2nd. Her administration has lasted 1.288 days since its inception on October 22, 2022.
With this, the current government surpassed the fourth term of Silvio Berlusconi, which lasted 1.287 days between May 2008 and November 2011.
Prime Minister's statement
In a social media post, Meloni commented on the milestone achieved.
"From today, the government that I have the honor to lead becomes the second longest-lasting in the history of the Republic. I do not see this as a milestone to be celebrated, but as an even greater responsibility towards the Italian people. I thank everyone who continues to support us, to believe in our work and in the seriousness of our commitment. We will move forward with determination to complete the journey we have begun, respecting the mandate received from the Italian citizens and with a single compass: the national interest," he stated, according to Ansa.
The road to the record.
The longest-lasting government in Italian republican history remains Berlusconi's second term, lasting 1.412 days between June 2001 and April 2005.
If Meloni completes the current legislative term, scheduled to last until mid-2027, she could become the longest-serving head of the Executive branch in republican history.
Political stability
The current administration has a stable parliamentary base. The coalition led by Meloni maintains a majority in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
This scenario remained unchanged even after the judicial reform was defeated in a referendum held in March.
Historical ranking
When considering the total time spent in power, adding up different governments, Meloni currently occupies the eighth position.
The ranking is led by Berlusconi, with 3.339 days in charge of the government.
Next appear Giulio Andreotti, Alcide De Gasperi, Aldo Moro, Amintore Fanfani, Romano Prodi and Bettino Craxi.
Republican history
Since the end of World War II, Italy has had 68 governments and 31 prime ministers.
The milestone achieved by Meloni indicates a period of greater political stability compared to the country's historical average.
