Italy

Timeline

1. 3 Sep2026
   International

   Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving since World War II¹²

   Meloni's government passed Berlusconi's second government (2001 to 2005, about 1,412 days) to become Italy's longest-serving uninterrupted government since World War II. She took office in October 2022 as Italy's first woman PM.

   • Reached 1,413 days around 3 to 4 September 2026
   • Sworn in 22 October 2022
   • Leads Brothers of Italy
2. 20 May2026
   International

   India and Italy elevate ties to Special Strategic Partnership³⁴⁵⁶

   PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni upgraded India-Italy ties on 19-20 May with 15 outcomes, a Defence Industrial Roadmap, a critical minerals MoU and a trade target of EUR 20 billion up from EUR 14 billion.

   • Modi and Meloni announced a Special Strategic Partnership in Rome on 20 May 2026, the final leg of Modi's five-nation tour
   • Meloni called it the highest level reached between the two countries; it builds on the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029
   • Trade target raised from about 14 billion euros to 20 billion euros by 2029
   • Priority areas include defence, critical minerals, agri-food, maritime transport and clean technologies

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Sources

1. Al Jazeera
2. AGI
3. ANSA
4. The Statesman
5. The Hitavada
6. The Local Italy