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Giorgia Meloni Cuts the Hard Right a Path to Power
Friday, August 21, 2026
Giorgia Meloni, who leads Italy's Brothers of Italy party, discussed her political trajectory in an interview. Meloni served as Prime Minister of Italy starting in October 2022, leading a coalition government that included the League and Forza Italia parties. Her government remained in office through 2026, making it Italy's longest-serving coalition since World War II.
