Meloni’s record-long government faces uncertain future as Italy eyes 2027 elections

Since assuming office in October 2022, Giorgia Meloni has guided Italy to its longest uninterrupted government since the war, overtaking Silvio Berlusconi’s 1,412-day record. A rally on September 4 will mark the achievement, with the prime minister highlighting debt control, deficit reduction and unemployment falling under 6 percent. Analysts credit the administration for restoring investor confidence but note scant reforms in public administration, health and education.

The government’s strict immigration policy has sharply reduced illegal arrivals and attracted European attention. Yet opinion polls suggest the 2027 parliamentary contest could deliver a highly fragmented parliament, as Roberto Vannacci’s new far-right party polls at 8 percent and may erode the League’s support. Proposed electoral changes granting a majority bonus could cement the current bloc, while markets remain cautious of Italy’s historically volatile politics.