Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest‑lasting post‑war administration

Giorgia Meloni’s hard‑right coalition marked a historic milestone on Friday, becoming the longest‑lasting government in Italy’s post‑World‑II era. The achievement arrives as the ruling bloc prepares for national elections scheduled for next year, a period that analysts say will test the administration’s durability and policy agenda.

In a France 24 interview, journalist Sharon Gaffney spoke with Nathalie Tocci, director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and professor of practice at Johns Hopkins SAIS, who attributed Meloni’s longevity to a blend of strategic maneuvering and circumstance, noting it is “50 percent savvy political tactics and 50 percent extraordinarily good luck.” Tocci cautioned that despite the record, the government faces significant challenges ahead, including coalition cohesion and voter sentiment, factors that will shape the forthcoming electoral contest.