Italian PM Meloni Defends Government Record at Bari Rally

On September 5, 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke at a government rally in Bari, where she defended her administration's record and emphasized security as a guiding principle. She said the government had "never given up and will not give up," and that Italy "no longer asks for permission" on the international stage. The rally came as her government approaches a longevity record, with some commentators speculating she could surpass her own previous tenure.