By Greta Ruffino & Euronews
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marked four years in office during a rally in Bari, celebrating what her government has achieved while looking ahead to the 2027 national elections. On September 4th, her administration reached 1,413 days in power, surpassing the previous record held by Silvio Berlusconi’s second government.
Meloni highlighted the milestone as a testament to the stability of her right-wing coalition, telling supporters that “it is no coincidence that the three longest-serving governments in the history of the Italian Republic are all center-right governments.” She emphasized that political continuity has allowed her government to advance key economic and foreign policy initiatives.
During the Bari event, Meloni outlined several achievements and prepared groundwork for the upcoming electoral campaign. She acknowledged that longevity does not guarantee effectiveness, stating, “The most stable government is not necessarily the most capable one. The most stable government is simply the one that has had more time than others to be judged.”
According to recent polling data from YouTrend, Brothers of Italy currently holds 26.5% in voting intentions, a slight increase from their 26.04% result in the 2022 elections. Meloni addressed various policy areas including justice and security, promising to construct additional prison facilities to address overcrowding and ensure efficient sentence completion. She firmly rejected alternatives such as broad pardons or amnesties.
The prime minister also discussed ongoing judicial reforms, noting that despite losing a 2026 referendum on constitutional changes related to separating the roles of judges and prosecutors, her government remains committed to improving access to fair trials and delivering meaningful results.
In a more personal moment during her speech, Meloni reflected on the difficulties of implementing change in Italy’s political landscape. She shared, “There were days when it felt like I was swimming through glue, but I never gave up and I do not intend to start now,” which was met with enthusiastic support from attendees.
Opposition figures have challenged the government’s record, arguing that persistent challenges such as stagnant productivity growth, wage pressures, and inefficient public services remain unresolved. They contend that while Meloni’s coalition has maintained fiscal discipline, it has failed to present comprehensive strategies for driving sustainable long-term economic development.
As the 2027 elections approach, political attention is shifting from questions about the government’s survival to evaluations of its substantive accomplishments and whether voters will grant it another term in office.
