the high cost of fuelA full tank of diesel costs the same as it did in 2022. And Meloni postpones the crackdown on discountsWith the deadline approaching, the government is leaning towards a new across-the-board cut in excise duties whilst awaiting the finalisation of targeted measures: there is no political agreement yet on who will benefit or how the costs will be covered. Over the last six months, blanket subsidies for diesel and petrol have cost 2 billion and 74.5 million eurosbyMaria Carla Sicilia9 SEP 26
The SituationThe economy has been both a blessing and a curse for MelonismSix figures to understand what the Meloni government – the longest-serving in the history of the Republic – has and hasn’t donebyClaudio Cerasa6 SEP 26
The videoGiorgia Meloni in Bari to celebrate her government’s longevity: “Stability is our great reform”The Prime Minister is bringing the party together in Puglia to mark 1,413 days at Palazzo Chigi. First, speeches by Deputy Prime Ministers Salvini and Tajani via video link, followed by her own. The Prime Minister also speaks about the electoral law: “It will prevent sudden reversals and backroom manoeuvring, as the PD would like"4 SEP 26
The Ring-a-Ring-a-RosyWhat remains of ‘Melonism’ after 1,413 days in governmentHow 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 Chigi4 SEP 26
The editor’s editorialHow should we assess the Meloni government’s record for longevity?In ordinary times, the government struggles to achieve even a pass mark. But in an era of extraordinary challenges, a government is judged on other things: on the sides it takes. Such as Ukraine. The real (unclaimed) success of Meloni’s 1,413 days at Palazzo ChigibyClaudio Cerasa4 SEP 26
