Meloni to reach 1,000 days in power as approval dips
ROME - Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition will reach 1,000 days in office on Friday, making it one of the five longest-serving governments in Italy's post-war history, as well as a rare example of political stability in the country.
Though no Italian government has completed a full five-year term with the same coalition since World War II, Meloni appears on course to break that trend. But signs of fatigue are setting in.
Just 34% of Italians have a positive view of the government's performance, according to a new YouTrend poll, down three points from last month. Negative views have climbed to 62%, with Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini ranking as the least popular cabinet minister.
Public opinion on the government's policies is also divided. The crackdown on femicide is the most widely supported measure overall, with 38% in favour. Among right-wing voters, however, the most popular policies include abolishing the basic income scheme (51%), introducing stricter immigration laws (41%), and enforcing tougher rules on protests and occupations (35%).
The proposed bridge linking Sicily to the mainland is the least popular policy overall.
Still, Meloni's Brothers of Italy continues to lead the polls with almost 30%, ahead of the centre-left Democratic Party (22%) and the populist Five Star Movement (12%).
(Alessia Peretti)
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