# Prime minister Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s longest-serving leader since World War Two, marking an unusual period of political stability. Her government has lasted nearly four years in a country known for frequent changes of administration. Meloni has benefited from a disciplined coalition and falling unemployment, while investors have welcomed her focus on fiscal stability. But analysts warn the achievement may prove short-lived. Her government faces criticism over slow growth and stalled reforms, while a rising far-right party could complicate her position ahead of 2027’s election.
Italy’s Meloni sets new stability record