Childhood and Education Journey of Giorgia Meloni in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Giorgia Meloni. From birth to education, explore key events.

Giorgia Meloni is an Italian politician, currently serving as Prime Minister of Italy since 2022, the first woman to hold this position. She has been a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2006. Meloni leads the Brothers of Italy (FdI), a right-wing to far-right party, since 2014. She also served as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party from 2020 to 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1975: Birth of sister Arianna

In 1975, Giorgia Meloni's sister, Arianna, was born.

January 1977: Giorgia Meloni was born

Giorgia Meloni was born in Rome, Italy, in January 1977.

January 1977: Birth of Giorgia Meloni

In January 1977, Giorgia Meloni was born in Italy.

1978: Father abandons family

In 1978, Giorgia Meloni's father abandoned the family.

1987: Giorgio Almirante retired

Giorgio Almirante, co-founder of the Italian Social Movement (MSI), had a long post-war political career until retiring in 1987.

1993: Attended Camp Hobbit festival

In 1993, as a youth activist with the Italian Social Movement (MSI), Meloni attended the revival of the Camp Hobbit festival ("Hobbit 93").

1995: Father convicted of drug trafficking

In 1995, Giorgia Meloni's father was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to nine years in a Spanish prison.

1996: Graduated from Istituto tecnico professionale di Stato Amerigo Vespucci

In 1996, Giorgia Meloni graduated from Istituto tecnico professionale di Stato Amerigo Vespucci.

2006: Last contact with father

In 2006, Giorgia Meloni last contacted her father, after becoming the vice-president of the Chamber of Deputies.

2006: Elected to Italian Parliament

In 2006, after her election to the Italian Parliament, there was controversy about Meloni's curriculum vitae and qualifications.

January 2016: Participated in Family Day and announced pregnancy

On 30 January 2016, Giorgia Meloni participated in the Family Day, an anti-LGBT rights demonstration, and announced that she was pregnant.

2016: Birth of daughter

In 2016, Meloni and Andrea Giambruno had a daughter.

2018: Welcome to Venezuelans

In 2018, Giorgia Meloni expressed a welcoming stance toward Venezuelans, citing their Christian faith and Italian origins.

October 2019: Participation in Italian Pride rally and "I am Giorgia" slogan

In October 2019, Giorgia Meloni participated in the Italian Pride rally in Rome, where she criticized proposals to change the wording on minors' ID cards. Her slogan "I am Giorgia..." became a viral sensation, increasing her popularity.

March 2022: Killings in Bucha

In March 2022, Russian forces killed more than 400 Ukrainians in Bucha, in the suburbs of Kyiv.

October 2022: Sister's husband becomes Minister of Agriculture

In October 2022, Giorgia Meloni's sister's husband, Francesco Lollobrigida, became the Minister of Agriculture.

February 2023: Migrant boat sinking near Crotone

In February 2023, a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Steccato di Cutro, Calabria, resulting in at least 86 deaths. Meloni expressed sorrow and condemned human traffickers.

May 2023: Floods in Emilia-Romagna and government response

In May 2023, severe floods affected the Emilia-Romagna region, resulting in casualties and displacement. The government approved a €2 billion recovery package. Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen visited the flooded areas.

June 2023: Appointment of Francesco Paolo Figliuolo as Extraordinary Commissioner

On 27 June 2023, the Meloni cabinet officially appointed army corps general Francesco Paolo Figliuolo as Extraordinary Commissioner for the Reconstruction in response to the severe floods in Emilia-Romagna.

October 2023: Announced split with Andrea Giambruno

On 20 October 2023, Meloni announced her split with Andrea Giambruno, following his off-air statements transmitted by Striscia la notizia described as "sexist" and "chauvinist".