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Sep 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
Meloni’s record longevity attributed to tactics and luck
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Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government has become the longest-lasting in Italy’s postwar history, according to an interview on FRANCE 24. Nathalie Tocci says Meloni’s success is driven by “50 percent savvy political tactics and 50 percent extraordinarily good luck,” while noting challenges ahead of elections next year.
WHO: Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome
WHAT: Tocci attributes Giorgia Meloni’s government longevity to a mix of political tactics and luck, while pointing to upcoming election challenges.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: The government’s longevity record and the prospect of elections next year are used to frame Tocci’s assessment of what has driven Meloni’s success.
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