{
  "id": 5699397,
  "title": "After standing up to Trump, Italy's 'fierce' PM faces another big test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/after-standing-up-to-trump-italys-fierce-pm-faces-another-big-test",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T02:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-faces-big-test-italian-far-right/107114120"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, has become the country's longest serving prime minister since World War II after the recent election. Despite initial skepticism, Meloni and her three-party coalition have demonstrated resilience in the face of political uncertainty. She has built a close relationship with former US President Donald Trump, defending herself and Italy from his tariffs and criticism as their relationship deteriorated. Professor Manuela Moschella attributes Meloni's longevity to her ability to control her coalition partners and her fierce leadership style. While Italy's opposition to Meloni's government has remained fragmented, Meloni's international standing has been bolstered by her support for Ukraine. However, her domestic policy record has been criticized, with stagnation in economic conditions and unemployment persisting. In recent months, tensions have risen with the US under President Trump, leading to the denial of permission for the US to use Italy's air base in Sicily and a public feud over Trump's praise for Meloni. Despite these challenges, Meloni has used the strained relationship with Trump as a domestic rallying point, emphasizing her personal and national pride to strengthen her coalition's position ahead of the 2027 general election.",
  "summary": "Giorgia Meloni is about to become Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II, but a huge challenge is coming from the country's far right.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}