Meloni’s right-wing coalition has delivered Italy’s longest-serving postwar government, surpassing 1,400 days in office by early September 2026, with parliament approving her contested electoral reform on October 8 after she tied its passage to a confidence test. The new proportional system with a majority bonus for broad alliances is intended to favor stable majorities ahead of elections due by October 2027, though analysts note it could complicate coalition-building and benefit a unified centre-left if opposition parties overcome leadership divisions. Recent pressures include a splinter far-right challenge from Roberto Vannacci’s movement eroding coalition support, rising energy costs, stalled flagship reforms, and coalition frictions over defence and fiscal policy. Upcoming events include the October 15-16 EU Council meeting and potential early polls in spring 2027.