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Meloni Reaches WWII Record as Italy's Longest-Serving Government Continues Uninterrupted
Italy's longest-serving government since WWII was marked on Friday when Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni led her party to victory in the mountain resort of Abetone Cutigliano, setting a new record for a non-stop majority.
Giorgia Meloni sets a record as she leads Italy's longest-serving government since World War II, surpassing the 22 years of Benito Mussolini's regime in 1922-1943. Her party secured a majority in both the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, allowing her to implement policies without opposition. The celebrations took place in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines mountains, where supporters gathered to mark the occasion. Meloni's leadership has been marked by controversy and criticism from opponents.
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