# Italian opposition fragmented: No alternative leader to Giorgia Meloni

https://mins.news/en/item/45666

- France 24, 2026-09-04 15:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260904-italian-opposition-fragmented-no-alternative-leader-no-other-possible-leader-than-giorgia-meloni-1

> Political analyst Lorenzo Pregliasco says Giorgia Meloni’s unusually long tenure reflects not only political strength but also a carefully calibrated governing strategy. By avoiding structural reforms that could unite multiple constituencies against her, while retaining dominance within Fratelli d’Italia, Meloni has benefited from the lack of a credible rival and a divided opposition.

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