Хто може замінити Джорджу Мелоні?Next election due: By 2027

The Current Government and Its Timeline

Giorgia Meloni has served as Prime Minister of Italy since 2022, leading a coalition government composed of her Brothers of Italy party, Forza Italia, and the League. The next Italian general election is due by 2027, which means her tenure as Prime Minister could end within the next 12 months depending on when the government calls elections or faces collapse. Her current influence score stands at 13 out of 100 according to recent tracking, suggesting limited political capital in the current moment.

Coalition Partners as Immediate Successors

Within her own government, two figures hold particular weight as potential replacements. Antonio Tajani of Forza Italia serves as Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, positioning him as a natural successor within a centre right framework. Matteo Salvini, leader of the League party, represents the other major coalition partner and retains a strong base of populist support in northern Italy. Either could ascend to the premiership if the coalition fractures or if internal dynamics shift, though both would need broader coalition support to govern effectively.

Opposition and Electoral Scenarios

The centre left opposition, primarily through the Democratic Party and Five Star Movement, represents the most likely path to a change in government rather than a succession within the current coalition. Recent GeoGazet tracking recorded a match where France held Italy to a 1 to 1 draw in Zidane home debut, among 100 total tracked events, reflecting Italy and Meloni's ongoing diplomatic engagement. If the 2027 election produces a centre left majority, figures such as Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party could form a new government and claim the premiership. The fragmentation of Italian politics means that coalition negotiations after any election could elevate unexpected candidates into the top position.

Domestic Pressures and Stability Factors

Meloni faces ongoing pressure from economic challenges, European Union budget constraints, and domestic divisions within her coalition on issues ranging from pension reform to immigration policy. Recent signals show the President and Italian PM discussing relations and Middle East stability, indicating active engagement on foreign policy fronts but also suggesting areas where government priorities require constant attention. The five year period since her 2022 election victory has not yet produced a clear successor consensus within her own coalition or the opposition, meaning the next election cycle will likely determine who replaces her based on electoral outcomes rather than planned succession.