Giorgia Meloni
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Giorgia Meloni's career is defined by a series of historic firsts. She became the youngest minister in Italian Republic history at age 31 when appointed Minister for Youth in 2008. In 2022, she broke the ultimate glass ceiling by becoming Italy's first female Prime Minister. She was also the first Italian prime minister without a university degree, a fact she wears as a badge of honor. Her party, Brothers of Italy, grew from a small opposition force to the largest in parliament under her leadership, a remarkable political ascent. In 2024, TIME recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting her impact on European politics. Her ability to maintain a stable government in a country known for rapid turnover is itself a notable achievement.
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First Woman to Serve as Prime Minister of Italy
Became the first woman in Italian history to hold the office of Prime Minister.
Youngest Minister in Italian Republic History
Appointed Minister for Youth at age 31, the youngest minister ever in the Italian Republic.
President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party
Elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party, uniting over 40 EU and non-EU parties.
TIME100 Most Influential People
Named to TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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TIME100 Most Influential People
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TIME
2024-04-17
The 100 Most Influential People of 2024
Records & Feats
First woman to serve as Prime Minister of Italy
Sworn in on October 22, 2022, becoming the first female Prime Minister in Italian history.
Youngest minister in Italian Republic history
Appointed Minister for Youth at age 31 in 2008, the youngest minister ever in the Italian Republic.
First Italian prime minister without a university degree
Meloni is the first Italian head of government not to have attended university.