Italy's longest-serving government reshapes its global role and India ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government reached 1,413 consecutive days in office on September 4, becoming the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic, a milestone that has enhanced Italy's international standing and transformed its relationship with India. The stability has allowed Italy to pursue consistent foreign policy, including a Special Strategic Partnership with India established during Modi's May 2026 visit, with a €20 billion bilateral trade target. Meloni's continuity contrasts with government turnover in France and Britain, positioning Italy as a fixed point during European and Middle Eastern crises. The Meloni-Modi rapport, dubbed "Melodi," has facilitated Italy's participation in nearly all major Indian initiatives, including IMEC and the Global Biofuels Alliance. While challenges remain in productivity and immigration, the partnership reflects both leaders' emphasis on national identity and strategic autonomy in a reordering international system.