The Prime Minister's government Giorgia Meloni reached the mark of 1.094 days in power this Monday (20). The number makes the administration the third longest in the history of the Italian Republic, which began after the Second World War.
Meloni took office on October 22, 2022, becoming the first woman to lead the Italian government. With today's milestone, she surpasses the socialist Bettino Craxi, whose first term lasted 1.093 days, between 1983 and 1986.
"Today, the government I have the honor of leading becomes the third longest-serving in the history of the Republic. I want to thank you: your support and trust are the driving force behind our daily work," the prime minister declared on social media.
She added that she will continue to govern with “seriousness, determination and a sense of responsibility to fulfill the mandate.”
Previous records
The longest-serving government position is occupied by Silvio Berlusconi's second term, which lasted 1.412 days, between 2001 and 2005. In second place is the fourth government of the same conservative leader, with 1.287 days, between 2008 and 2011.
If Meloni completes the current legislative term, scheduled to end in the second half of 2027, she could break this record and become the head of government with the longest continuous tenure in office.
However, when adding up the terms of a single prime minister, Meloni still ranks ninth. Berlusconi leads this list with 3.339 days. Next comes Giulio Andreotti (2.678), Alcide De Gasperi (2.591), Aldo Moro (2.279), Amintore Fanfani (1.659), Romano Prodi (1.608), Bettino Craxi (1.353) and Mariano Rumor (1.104).
Since the end of the monarchy, Italy has had 68 governments and 31 prime ministers in about 80 years.
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