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What remains of ‘Melonism’ after 1,413 days in government
How should we judge the longevity of the Meloni government? The economy? Growth? Foreign policy? Rights? Competition? Taxation? Trump? Employment? A multi-voiced discussion to reflect on the four years of the government, which is celebrating its record-breaking tenure at Palazzo Chigi
4 SEP 26
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Today, 4 September 2026, marks the 1,413th day since the government led by Giorgia Meloni took office at Palazzo Chigi, following the Prime Minister’s swearing-in ceremony held on 22 October 2022 at the Quirinale. The current government is therefore the longest-serving in the history of the Republic, out of a total of 68, surpassing the 1,412 days of the Berlusconi II government. On what basis should the government’s longevity be judged? The economy? Growth? Foreign policy? Rights? Competition? Taxation? Trump? Employment? There have been surprises regarding Ukraine, and disappointments over taxes too. Its caution is recognised by everyone, or almost everyone, but inaction is not necessarily synonymous with moderation. A round-up of ideas to reflect on these four years of government.