Meloni Set to Outlast All Italian PMs Since 1945: Her Strategy Revealed

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, is approaching a historic milestone: she is set to become the longest-serving Italian head of government since 1945. In a recent interview with the New York Times, she downplayed historical fascism, yet she has maintained power for nearly four years. Her resilience is attributed to her political strategy, which includes a strong personal brand and targeted policy moves. Meloni's supporters from the Fratelli d'Italia party celebrate her uniqueness. Her slogan from her 2021 book, "I am Giorgia, a woman, mother, right-wing, Christian, Italian," has proven effective. She often chants it at public events, combining it with demonstrative anti-feminism. For instance, she insists on being called "the President" of the Council of Ministers, and one of her first acts in autumn 2022 was renaming the Family Ministry to include not only family and equal opportunities but also birth rate promotion (Natalità). Additionally, former General Vannacci is making headlines. Meloni's coalition partners are also part of the story. The article, published in the German newspaper der Freitag, provides analysis of her longevity.