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Italy ยท Head of government

Giorgia Meloni

President of the Council of Ministers of Italy.

Office
President of the Council of Ministers of Italy
In office since
22 October 2022
Party
Fratelli d'Italia
Born
1977

How Meloni took office

She was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers on 22 October 2022 at the Quirinale before President Sergio Mattarella, according to her official CV.2

Career

  1. Member of the Chamber of Deputies, first elected at age 29, and Vice President of the Chamber in the XV Legislature2
  2. 2008Minister for Youth, the youngest minister in the history of the Republic according to her CV2
  3. 21 December 2012Founder and national president of Fratelli d'Italia2
  4. 2020President of the ECR Party2
  5. 22 October 2022 to presentPresident of the Council of Ministers2,1,3

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

  1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
  2. Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Italy, Curriculum vitae, Presidente Giorgia Meloni
  3. Council of the European Union, Members of the European Council (28 October 2026)