Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII

In the mountain resort of Abetone Cutigliano, nestled in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, supporters of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are celebrating.On Friday, the Italian leader and her party set a record – leading the country’s longest-lasting government since World War II.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3At least 57 dead after 60,000 breach border from Morocco into Spain’s Ceutalist 2 of 3Italy suspends free movement with Spain: Is Schengen in crisis after Ceuta?list 3 of 3Spain imposes border checks on Italy as countermeasure in Ceuta spatend of listFamed for political instability, Italy has seen 68 governments in eight decades. While the late Silvio Berlusconi keeps the title of longest-serving premier, having held the premiership for a longer period over four terms, the government led by the far-right Brothers of Italy has now overtaken his record of 1,412 consecutive days in power.Abetone Cutigliano, the prime destination for skiing enthusiasts, was one of the municipalities that made the accomplishment possible, overwhelmingly voting for Meloni’s party in the national elections of October 2022. Andrea Tonarelli, a councillor with Brothers of Italy’s local branch,...