Meloni says she intends to serve full term amid early election speculation
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she intends to remain in office until the legislature ends next autumn, despite speculation over an early election.
Rome, Italy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that she intends to remain in office until the end of the legislature, rejecting speculation that she could seek an early election before her term expires next autumn.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Meloni said she was proud of her government’s stability and would continue governing while it retained a strong majority.
Coalition and electoral pressure
Meloni leads a conservative coalition comprising her Brothers of Italy party, the League and Forza Italia. Her government this month became Italy’s longest-serving administration since World War Two.
Support for National Future, a new far-right movement led by former general Roberto Vannacci, has risen at the expense of Meloni’s camp, prompting speculation that she could seek a snap election to limit further losses.
“We intend to continue governing for as long as I have this strong and solid majority,” Meloni said alongside Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, the leaders of the League and Forza Italia respectively.
Recent tensions
The coalition has faced tensions in recent months, raising questions about Meloni’s control of the alliance as the election approaches.
In July, the lower house unexpectedly rejected a government amendment linked to an electoral reform strongly supported by Meloni, following defections within the ruling coalition.
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