Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government on Friday became the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic, surpassing previous administrations in political longevity.
Meloni, in a statement marking the milestone, described the record as a source of gratitude and responsibility, while arguing that political stability should enable Italy to plan, honour commitments and strengthen its standing.
“It is a fact that I welcome with gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility. Because stability is not a record to flaunt, but the condition that allows a Nation to plan, decide, honor commitments, and command respect,” she said.
The prime minister said her government had worked during its tenure to increase employment, reduce unemployment, support families and businesses, strengthen security and manage public finances with seriousness.
She also pointed to Italy’s standing abroad, saying the government had worked to restore the country’s weight and credibility on the international stage.
Meloni acknowledged that despite the progress recorded by her administration, several challenges remained.
“The results are there, but we know full well how many things still remain to be done,” she said.
She attributed the government’s longevity not to an individual leader but to the unity of the coalition, which she said had remained together around a common political project.
“This stability is not the merit of a single person. It is the result of a united coalition, which has governed for four years with a shared vision and which has chosen to stay together not against someone, but to realize a project for Italy,” Meloni stated.
The prime minister also linked the milestone to the performance of centre-right administrations, noting that the three longest-serving governments in republican history now belong to the political bloc.
“I do not believe it is a coincidence that, from today, the three longest-serving Governments in republican history are all center-right governments,” she said.
Meloni said lasting political alliances were built around shared values, objectives and a common vision rather than opposition to another political group.
She also credited Italians who voted for her coalition in 2022, stressing that the mandate had never been regarded as unconditional.
“But above all, this stability exists thanks to the Italians who in 2022 gave us their trust,” the Prime Minister noted.
Meloni said the government would return to voters next year with an account of its achievements, unfinished tasks and plans for Italy’s future.
“A trust that we have never considered a blank check and that we will never take for granted,” she said.
She added that the government would continue working while announcing her participation in an evening gathering in Bari with members of Fratelli d’Italia, where she said the coalition would reflect on its record and discuss the road ahead.
“Forward, with our feet on the ground and our gaze turned to the future,” Meloni declared.