Giorgia Meloni managed to break a political longevity record in Italy, a feat that surprised many political observers. The Italian prime minister managed to stay in power for a period that few had anticipated when she took office.
José Carlos Duarte explains that one of the keys to Meloni's success was the way she managed to moderate her image over time. This strategy allowed her to broaden her support base beyond the initial hard core of her party.
Another fundamental factor was Meloni's ability to hold the governing coalition together. Keeping parties with sometimes divergent perspectives united required intense political work and diplomatic skills that allowed her to maintain the stability of the executive.
Finally, Meloni managed to transform herself into a central figure in European politics. This prominent position in the European landscape contributes to her domestic legitimacy and reinforces her role as a privileged interlocutor in negotiations with other European Union countries.
