# Meloni’s strength rests more on her party’s coalition dominance than on policy

https://mins.news/en/item/45452

- France 24, 2026-09-04 13:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/strength-of-meloni-less-linked-to-policy-more-about-her-party-s-dominance-within-govt-coalition

> Giorgia Meloni has benefited from rare longevity in Italian politics. Four years of government stability have helped her build diplomatic relationships, strengthening Italy’s position in Europe and its international visibility. But researcher Giulia Sandri says this political success contrasts with a less decisive domestic record: employment and fiscal credibility have improved, while growth and wages remain weak, purchasing power is falling, and structural problems persist in healthcare, education, demographics and public administration.

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