Giorgia Meloni

ModernPoliticianItaly1977 — ?

First female prime minister of Italy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1977

Country

Italy

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.4

Giorgia Meloni — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Served as Minister of YouthPolitical Action

Meloni served as Minister of Youth under Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, becoming the youngest minister in Italian history at age 31. She focused on youth policies and sports.

Youth PolicyBerlusconi GovernmentMinisterial Role

Impact: nationalconstructive

2012 AD

Founded Brothers of Italy PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Meloni co-founded the Brothers of Italy party, a conservative and national-conservative political force. The party grew from a small splinter group to become Italy's leading right-wing party over the next decade.

Party FoundationConservatismNationalism

Impact: nationalconstructive

2022 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of ItalyPolitical Action◆ Major

Meloni was appointed Prime Minister by President Mattarella, becoming the first woman to hold the office. She led a right-wing coalition of Brothers of Italy, the League, and Forza Italia, marking a shift to the right.

First WomanRight-Wing CoalitionGovernment Formation

Impact: national

Won 2022 Italian General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Meloni's Brothers of Italy party won the most votes in the general election, with 26% of the vote. This victory made her the leader of the largest party and paved the way for her premiership.

Election VictoryBrothers of ItalyRight-Wing Populism

Impact: national