Meloni overtakes Renzi to reach new milestone.
Italy’s right-wing coalition led by prime minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday became the fourth longest-serving in the 79-year history of the Italian republic.
In a short social media post to mark the milestone, Meloni wrote: “All the more reason to continue working with dedication and determination, repaying the trust of Italians.”
The current coalition has clocked up 1,025 days since taking office in Palazzo Chigi on 22 October 2022, putting it just ahead of the Matteo Renzi-led government which lasted 1,024 days (from 22 February 2014 to 12 December 2016).
Un motivo in più per continuare a lavorare con serietà e determinazione, ripagando la fiducia degli italiani. pic.twitter.com/FdDOaVuJ9z
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) August 12, 2025
Leader of the right-wing Fratelli d’Italia, Meloni shares power with her coalition partners, deputy premiers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, respectively leaders of the right-wing Lega and centre-right Forza Italia.
As the government nears the three-year mark, Meloni claims that the coalition remains united and still has the support of the majority of citizens, noting that Italy has had 68 governments since 1946.
Italy’s top three longest-serving governments
Topping the ranking of Italy’s longest-lived executives is Silvio Berlusconi with his second government, which served for 1,412 days, from 11 June 2001 to 23 April 2005.
Berlusconi also holds second place in the ranking, with his fourth executive holding power for 1,287 days, from 8 May 2008 to 16 November 2011.
In third place is the first Bettino Craxi government which remained in office for 1,093 days, from 4 August 1983 until 1 August 1986.
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