Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that she intends to remain in office until the end of her current term, dismissing speculation in Italian media about the possibility of early elections before next autumn. “I would like to remain in office until the end of the term. I am to some extent proud of the stability of this government,” Meloni said at a press conference following a cabinet meeting.
This month, Giorgia Meloni‘s government became the longest-serving government in Italy since World War II. Meloni leads a conservative coalition that includes her party Brothers of Italy, the League, and Forza Italia.
Pressure on the ruling coalition
Rising support for National Future — a new far-right movement led by former general Roberto Vannacci — has weakened support for Meloni’s camp and sparked speculation that she might try to trigger early elections to prevent further losses in support.
“We intend to continue governing as long as we have such a strong and stable majority,” Meloni said during the press conference, where she was joined by Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, the leaders of the League and Forza Italia, respectively.
At the same time, the coalition’s work has often been difficult in recent months, which may signal a weakening of Meloni’s former influence over the alliance ahead of the elections.
In July, the lower house of parliament unexpectedly rejected a government amendment related to electoral reform that was actively supported by Meloni. This occurred after some deputies from the ruling coalition voted against the government.
Source: The Straits Times
