History of Giorgia Meloni in Timeline
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.
1938: Published the "Manifesto of Race"
During World War II, Giorgio Almirante was editor-in-chief of the antisemitic and racist magazine La Difesa della Razza, which published the "Manifesto of Race" in 1938.
1938: The racial laws of 1938 the lowest point in Italian history
On 25 October 2022, on the occasion of the vote of confidence of the Parliament at the government, Meloni in her speech before the deputies said that she has always considered the racial laws of 1938 the lowest point in Italian history, a shame that will mark our people forever.
1945: Comparisons to historical right-wing governments
Since 1945, observers debated whether a Meloni-led government would be far-right, comparing it to historical figures like Mussolini, while others cited her Atlanticism.
1946: Italian Social Movement (MSI) Founded
In 1946, the Italian Social Movement (MSI) was founded.
1954: Reference to The Fellowship of the Ring
Meloni sang along with the folk band Compagnia dell'Anello, named after The Fellowship of the Ring (1954).
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.
1979: Named political conference Atreyu
Meloni named her political conference Atreyu, after the hero of the novel The Neverending Story (1979).
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.
1992: Joined the Youth Front
In 1992, Giorgia Meloni joined the Youth Front, the youth wing of the Italian Social Movement (MSI).
1993: Opposition to the Mancino Law
Giorgia Meloni has opposed the 1993 Mancino law, a hate speech law in Italy.
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.
1995: Dissolution of Italian Social Movement (MSI)
In 1995, the Italian Social Movement (MSI) dissolved.
1995: National Alliance Becomes MSI's Successor
In 1995, the National Alliance (AN) became the legal successor to the MSI, shifting towards national conservatism.
1996: Became National Leader of Student Action
In 1996, Giorgia Meloni became the national leader of Student Action, representing the movement in the Student Associations Forum.
1996: Graduated from Istituto tecnico professionale di Stato Amerigo Vespucci
In 1996, Giorgia Meloni graduated from Istituto tecnico professionale di Stato Amerigo Vespucci.
1998: Elected as Councillor of the Province of Rome
From 1998, Giorgia Meloni served as a councillor of the province of Rome.
2000: Elected National Director
In 2000, Giorgia Meloni was elected as a national director.
2002: End of term as Councillor of the Province of Rome
In 2002, Giorgia Meloni's term as a councillor of the province of Rome concluded.
2004: Became President of Youth Action
In 2004, Giorgia Meloni became the first woman president of Youth Action, the AN youth wing.
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 Chamber of Deputies
In 2006, Giorgia Meloni was elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
2006: Elected to Chamber of Deputies and defended Berlusconi's Laws
In 2006, Giorgia Meloni was elected to the Chamber of Deputies and defended the laws passed by the third Berlusconi government.
2006: Elected to Italian Parliament
In 2006, after her election to the Italian Parliament, there was controversy about Meloni's curriculum vitae and qualifications.
2006: Became a member of Parliament
Meloni became a member of Parliament in 2006.
August 2008: Invited boycott of Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony
In August 2008, Giorgia Meloni invited Italian athletes to boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, disagreeing with Chinese policy towards Tibet.
2008: Appointed Minister for Youth Policies
In 2008, Giorgia Meloni was appointed as the Minister for Youth Policies in the fourth Berlusconi government.
2009: Party merged with Forza Italia and voted against euthanasia
In 2009, Giorgia Meloni's party merged with Forza Italia (FI) into The People of Freedom (PdL), and she voted in favor of a decree law against euthanasia.
2009: Visited Yad Vashem in Israel
In 2009, as a minister, Meloni visited Yad Vashem in Israel.
November 2010: Presented the Right to the Future package
In November 2010, Giorgia Meloni presented a 300 million euro package called the Right to the Future, aimed at investing in young people.
November 2011: Berlusconi resigns as Prime Minister
On 16 November 2011, Berlusconi was forced to resign as prime minister amid a financial crisis and public protests, concluding Giorgia Meloni's term as Minister for Youth Policies.
2011: End of term as Minister for Youth Policies
In 2011, Giorgia Meloni's role as Minister for Youth Policies concluded.
2011: Favored military intervention in Libya
In 2011, Meloni followed the PdL party line in favor of military intervention in Libya.
2011: Publication of "We Believe"
In her 2011 book "We Believe", Giorgia Meloni discussed her views on feminism and women's issues, stating that she proudly supports women's issues but has faced contempt from feminists.
November 2012: Announced bid to contest PdL leadership
In November 2012, Giorgia Meloni announced her bid to contest the PdL leadership, opposing the party's support of the Monti government.
December 2012: Founded Brothers of Italy (FdI)
In December 2012, Giorgia Meloni, La Russa, and Crosetto founded a new political movement, Brothers of Italy (FdI).
2012: Co-founded Brothers of Italy (FdI)
In 2012, Giorgia Meloni co-founded the Brothers of Italy (FdI) party.
2012: Added the tricolour flame to the FdI party flag
In 2012, after the formation of FdI, Meloni decided to add the tricolour flame to the party flag, a neo-fascist symbol associated with the MSI.
2013: Elected to Chamber of Deputies
In 2013, Giorgia Meloni was re-elected to the Chamber of Deputies for Lombardy.
March 2014: Became President of FdI
In March 2014, Giorgia Meloni became president of FdI.
2014: Becomes President of Brothers of Italy (FdI)
In 2014, Giorgia Meloni became the president of Brothers of Italy (FdI).
2014: Resigned as party's leader in the house
In 2014, Giorgia Meloni resigned as the party's leader in the house to dedicate herself to the party.
2014: Supported lifting sanctions on Russia
In 2014, prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Meloni supported lifting sanctions on the Russian Federation.
November 2015: Founded Our Land
On 4 November 2015, Giorgia Meloni founded Our Land, a conservative political committee.
2015: Began relationship with Andrea Giambruno
In 2015, Meloni began a relationship with Andrea Giambruno, a journalist working for Mediaset TV channels.
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.
February 2016: "Rather not have a gay child" statement
During a February 2016 interview to Le Iene, an Italian television show, Giorgia Meloni stated that she would "rather not have a gay child".
May 2016: Promise to name street after Giorgio Almirante
In May 2016, during the Rome municipal election campaign, Giorgia Meloni promised to name a street after Giorgio Almirante if elected, sparking controversy.
2016: Founded the "No, Thanks" committee
During the 2016 Italian constitutional referendum campaign, Giorgia Meloni founded the "No, Thanks" committee.
2016: Unsuccessful Run in Rome Municipal Election
In 2016, Giorgia Meloni unsuccessfully ran in the Rome municipal election.
2016: Birth of daughter
In 2016, Meloni and Andrea Giambruno had a daughter.
2016: Lost municipal election for mayor of Rome
Meloni lost the municipal election to become mayor of Rome in 2016.
January 2017: Statement on immigration to Italy
In January 2017, Giorgia Meloni referred to immigration to Italy as "ethnic substitution".
December 2017: Re-election as president of FdI
The 2-3 December 2017 congress of FdI in Trieste saw the re-election of Giorgia Meloni as president of the party.
March 2018: Criticism of The Walt Disney Company
In March 2018, Giorgia Meloni criticized The Walt Disney Company for including a gay couple in the musical fantasy film Frozen II, posting on Facebook: "Enough! We are sick of it! Take your hands off the children."
August 2018: Description as Far-Right Politician
In August 2018, Giorgia Meloni was described as having a long history in far-right politics by Friedel Taube in Deutsche Welle.
November 2018: Proposed replacing Liberation Day and Festa della Repubblica
In November 2018, Meloni proposed replacing the celebration of Liberation Day and Festa della Repubblica with the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, stating the former were "two controversial celebrations".
2018: Leads FdI in Opposition
Following the 2018 general election, Giorgia Meloni led FdI in opposition during the 18th legislature.
2018: Welcome to Venezuelans
In 2018, Giorgia Meloni expressed a welcoming stance toward Venezuelans, citing their Christian faith and Italian origins.
2018: Congratulated Vladimir Putin on re-election
In 2018, Meloni congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as president of Russia.
2018: Elected to the Chamber of Deputies and center-right wins plurality
In the 2018 Italian general election, Giorgia Meloni was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, and the center-right coalition won a plurality of seats.
2018: Won parliamentary seat
Meloni won first-past-the-post elections for a parliamentary seat in 2018.
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.
October 2019: Speech Against Same-Sex Parenting
In October 2019, Giorgia Meloni spoke against same-sex parenting at a rally at the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. Her speech became viral on Italian social media platforms.
2019: FdI distanced itself from Ascoli Piceno party section after it celebrated the anniversary of the March on Rome
FdI distanced itself from the Ascoli Piceno party section after it celebrated the anniversary of the March on Rome in 2019.
2019: Co-authorship of book on Nigerian mafia
In 2019, Giorgia Meloni co-authored a book on the Nigerian mafia with Alessandro Meluzzi, containing controversial and stereotypical views on ethnicity and immigration.
2019: Criticized French rationale for intervention in Libya
In 2019, Meloni criticized France's rationale for intervening in Libya, claiming it stemmed from Muammar Gaddafi's opposition to the CFA franc. She was also critical of Italy's relations with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, asserting their role in spreading fundamentalist theories.
2019: "I am Giorgia" speech
In 2019, Meloni delivered a speech at a rally in Rome, famously stating: "I am Giorgia. I am a woman, I am a mother, I am Italian, I am Christian."
January 2020: Supported naming a street after Giorgio Almirante
In January 2020, Meloni and the comune of Verona supported naming a street after Giorgio Almirante, leading to controversy, particularly with Liliana Segre, a Holocaust survivor.
May 2020: Praised Giorgio Almirante as a great politician
In May 2020, Meloni praised Giorgio Almirante as a "great politician" and a "patriot", despite his controversial past.
2020: Becomes President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party
In 2020, Giorgia Meloni became the president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party.
2020: Statement on Homophobia in Italy
In 2020, Giorgia Meloni declared that "there is no homophobia" in Italy, opposing the DDL Zan, an anti-homophobia law.
2020: Drafting of the Madrid Charter
In 2020, the Madrid Charter was drafted by Vox, a Spanish right-wing party.
February 2021: Joining the Aspen Institute and Insult from Giovanni Gozzini
In February 2021, Giorgia Meloni joined the Aspen Institute. Also in February 2021, Giovanni Gozzini insulted Meloni on the radio, leading to condemnation and his suspension from the University of Siena.
October 2021: Signing the Madrid Charter
In October 2021, Giorgia Meloni signed the Madrid Charter, defining left-wing groups as enemies of Ibero-America. She also participated in Vox's party congress, voicing opposition to the LGBT lobby and gender ideology.
October 2021: Giulia Cortese posted an altered photo of Meloni on Twitter
In October 2021, journalist Giulia Cortese posted an altered photo of Meloni on Twitter, now X, which was altered to show with Mussolini in the background.
December 2021: Former MSI members did a Roman salute
In December 2021, FdI's Alfredo Catapano and Luigi Rispoli were among former MSI members who did a Roman salute, which was condemned by the ANPI.
2021: Denounced Turkey's direction under Erdogan
In 2021, Meloni denounced what she described as the authoritarian, Islamist direction of Turkey under Erdogan, advocating for the EU to withdraw Turkey's candidate status. She also advocated for the expulsion of the Indian Ambassador to Italy and urged Alessandro Del Piero to refuse to play in the Indian Super League until detained Italian marines were returned. Furthermore, following the Asia Bibi blasphemy case, she criticized the "silence of the West".
2021: Wrote that Russia defends European values
In 2021, Meloni wrote that Russia under Putin defends European values and Christian identity.
February 2022: Speaking at CPAC in Florida
In February 2022, Meloni spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida, urging American conservatives to defend their views against progressives.
March 2022: Killings in Bucha
In March 2022, Russian forces killed more than 400 Ukrainians in Bucha, in the suburbs of Kyiv.
July 2022: Rejection of Far-Right Label
In July 2022, Giorgia Meloni rejected descriptions of her politics as far-right in an interview with The Spectator, calling it a smear campaign and identifying as a mainstream conservative.
July 2022: Leading FdI in election polls
In July 2022, Giorgia Meloni's FdI was leading in opinion polls, positioning her as a likely candidate for Prime Minister if the centre-right coalition won the upcoming election.
August 2022: Reposting of Pixelated Video of Alleged Rape
In August 2022, Giorgia Meloni reposted a pixelated video on Twitter depicting a woman being raped by an asylum seeker, leading to backlash and accusations of insensitivity. The victim decried the publication of the video.
September 2022: Reportedly continued to embrace "Dio, patria, famiglia"
In September 2022, Meloni reportedly continued to embrace the trinomial "Dio, patria, famiglia" ('God, fatherland, family'). She has said she resents being linked to Italy's fascist past.
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.
October 2022: Meloni's speech before the Parliament
On 25 October 2022, Meloni stated in a speech that she never had sympathy for undemocratic regimes, including fascism, and considered the racial laws of 1938 the lowest point in Italian history.
December 2022: Beginning roadmap towards constitutional reform
In late December 2022, Meloni announced that Elisabetta Casellati would meet with the opposition parties to officially begin the roadmap towards a constitutional reform to strengthen the powers of the Prime Minister.
2022: Pledged to review COVID-19 policies
After her party won the 2022 Italian general election, Meloni and her party pledged to review the positions taken by the Italian government during the COVID-19 pandemic and end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for health care workers.
2022: FdI Wins General Election
Following the fall of the Draghi government, FdI, led by Giorgia Meloni, won the 2022 general election.
2022: Refused to remove tricolour flame from party logo
Heading into the 2022 general election, Meloni ignored Segre's request to remove the tricolour flame from the party's logo.
2022: Ranked seventh most powerful woman by Forbes
In 2022, Forbes ranked Meloni as the seventh most powerful woman in the world.
2022: Becomes Prime Minister of Italy
In 2022, Giorgia Meloni became the Prime Minister of Italy, marking the first time a woman has held the office.
2022: Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Giorgia Meloni condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Projected victory in the Italian general election
In 2022, Giorgia Meloni was projected to win the Italian general election with FdI, becoming the frontrunner to be Italy's first female prime minister. Leaders such as Orbán, Truss, and Le Pen congratulated her.
2022: Discussions surrounding Meloni becoming Prime Minister
In 2022, the possibility of Meloni becoming the first woman Prime Minister of Italy was widely discussed. Hillary Clinton noted it would represent a break with the past. However, some observers expressed concerns due to her political positions, while Meloni criticized feminists.
2022: Re-elected to Parliament
Meloni was most recently re-elected to Parliament in 2022.
2022: Won parliamentary seat
Meloni won first-past-the-post elections for a parliamentary seat in 2022.
2022: Sacked a member that openly praised Adolf Hitler
Shortly before the 2022 general election, Meloni sacked a member that openly praised Adolf Hitler.
January 2023: Visiting Algeria and signing gas supply deal
In January 2023, Meloni visited Algeria and signed a gas supply deal with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, making Algeria Italy's largest gas supplier.
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.
March 2023: Calls for resignation of Interior Minister Piantedosi
In March 2023, Elly Schlein and other political figures called for the resignation of Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi following the migrant boat sinking in February.
March 2023: Visiting India and meeting with Modi and Murmu
On 2 March 2023, Meloni visited India, where she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. During a press conference, Meloni praised Modi and his policies.
April 2023: Official visit in Ethiopia and announcement of the Mattei Plan
In April 2023, Meloni had an official visit in Ethiopia, where she met Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. In Addis Ababa, Meloni announced the so-called "Mattei Plan" by the Italian government regarding investments in the African continent.
May 2023: Attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan
In May 2023, Meloni attended the 49th G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
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.
July 2023: Official Trip to the United States
In July 2023, Giorgia Meloni made an official trip to the United States, where she met with various political figures, including Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and U.S. President Joe Biden. Discussions encompassed topics such as Ukraine, China, Africa, economic exchange, trade relations, security policies, and the forthcoming G7 Italian presidency.
September 2023: Migration Crisis on Lampedusa
In September 2023, more than 120 boats carrying approximately 7,000 migrants from Africa arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa within 24 hours, leading to a migration crisis. Giorgia Meloni requested the European Commission president to assess the situation and accelerate the implementation of the agreement with Tunisia.
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".
October 2023: Meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Rome
On 23 October 2023, Meloni met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome, focusing on the energy crisis and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
November 2023: Inaugurated Tolkien exhibition
In November 2023, Meloni inaugurated a major exhibition on J. R. R. Tolkien at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome to mark the 50th anniversary of the author's death.
November 2023: Participation in COP27 and G20 summit
In November 2023, Meloni participated in the United Nations COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, emphasizing Italy's commitment to decarbonization. She also participated in the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, where she met with U.S. President Joe Biden on 15 November 2023.
November 2023: Meeting with EU leaders in Brussels
On 3 November 2023, Meloni met with European Union (EU) leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Paolo Gentiloni, Roberta Metsola, and other politicians in Brussels.
November 2023: Presenting the reform for direct election of the Prime Minister
On 3 November 2023, Meloni officially presented the reform which provided the direct election of the Prime Minister and a new electoral law. Following new legislation in Italy passed by the Meloni government, only a child's biological parent can be named on their birth certificate.
2023: Imposed an arms embargo on Israel
After the 2023 Israeli invasion of Gaza, Meloni reversed her pro-Israel stance and imposed a full arms embargo on Israel.
2023: Ranked third most powerful woman by Forbes
In 2023, Forbes ranked Meloni as the third most powerful woman in the world.
April 2024: Announcement of candidacy for European Parliament
On April 28, 2024, Giorgia Meloni announced her candidacy for a seat in the European Parliament in the upcoming elections to be held in June.
June 2024: Criticism of EU Ban on Petrol and Diesel Car Sales
In June 2024, Giorgia Meloni criticised the EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 that would "condemn [Europe] to new strategic dependencies, such as China's electric [vehicles]"
July 2024: Awarded damages in defamation lawsuit against Giulia Cortese
In July 2024, Meloni was awarded damages in a defamation lawsuit against journalist Giulia Cortese, who had posted a photo of Meloni altered to include Mussolini and made comments about Meloni's height.
August 2024: Calling court case over social policy "surrealist"
On 12 August 2024, Meloni described as "surrealist" the court case initiated by the European Commission over the Italian government's social policy favoring Italians over recent non-citizen immigrants.
October 2024: Condemnation of Israeli attacks on UNIFIL bases in Lebanon
In October 2024, Giorgia Meloni condemned Israeli attacks on UNIFIL bases in Lebanon.
October 2024: Visit to Lebanon and Assurance of Solidarity
On October 18, 2024, Giorgia Meloni traveled to Lebanon and assured the country of Italy's solidarity with Lebanon and UNIFIL in the ongoing conflict, as well as a promise to help restore peace and prosperity.
December 2024: Arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Tehran
On December 19, 2024, Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran and placed in solitary confinement. It became public on December 27. By December 30, Iran confirmed the arrest, citing violation of laws. This followed Italy's arrest of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi at Milan Malpensa Airport at the request of the United States, three days prior.
2024: Ranked third-most-powerful woman in the world by Forbes
In 2024, Forbes ranked Giorgia Meloni as the third-most-powerful woman in the world.
2024: Recognitions from Forbes, Time, and the Atlantic Council
In 2024, Meloni was ranked third by Forbes, named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, and received the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award.
January 2025: Arrest and Release of Libyan General Osama Elmasry Njeem
In January 2025, Libyan general Osama Elmasry Njeem was arrested near Juventus Stadium in Turin after a Juventus-Milan match. He was indicted by the ICC for war crimes. The court of appeal of Rome ordered his release on January 21 due to irregularities in the arrest. Subsequently, he was expelled and repatriated to Libya. On January 27, the Tribunal of Ministers became involved to assess whether PM Meloni and other ministers should be investigated for aiding and abetting and embezzlement.
January 2025: Release of Cecilia Sala from Iranian custody
On January 8, 2025, Giorgia Meloni announced that Cecilia Sala had been released by Iranian authorities and had departed the country, landing at Rome Ciampino Airport where Meloni welcomed her. This event occurred after Iran requested a prisoner swap following Italy's arrest of an Iranian engineer at the request of the United States.
2025: Orchestrated a rapprochement between Trump and Zelensky
Following the start of Trump's second term, Meloni has been noted for her efforts to preserve the transatlantic alliance leveraging her relationship with Trump and credited for orchestrating a rapprochement between Trump and Ukrainian president Zelensky at the 2025 funeral of Pope Francis.
2025: End of term as President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party
In 2025, Giorgia Meloni's term as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party will end.
2025: Ranked most powerful person in Europe by Politico
In 2025, Politico ranked Giorgia Meloni as the most powerful person in Europe.
2025: Ranked Europe's Most Powerful Person
Politico Europe ranked her as Europe's Most Powerful Person in their Class of 2025.
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