Meloni sets post-war record for longest Italian PM tenure

Giorgia Meloni has surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's 2005 record to become Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II, marking a significant break from the country's historical political instability. With elections due next year, polls show the left leading by a small margin, and President Mattarella's support from the right adds a layer of political complexity. The milestone underscores a shift in Italian political durability, though the upcoming electoral contest remains uncertain.