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Giorgia Meloni interrupts speech to take call from her daughter

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pauses a passionate speech to answer a call from her daughter.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had to take a call from her daughter during a speech to party supporters in Bari. The interruption occurred during an appearance where Meloni celebrated the record for the longest-serving Italian government since World War II.

Amid her fiery remarks, in which she sharply criticized the opposition, her phone suddenly rang. Meloni reached for her phone and whispered that she would call back. According to reports, her daughter had already called her three times.

The occasion for the speech was the celebration of the term record achieved by Meloni's government. Since Friday, it has surpassed the previous record and is thus considered the longest-serving Italian government since World War II.

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According to reports from Italian media, the call came during an emotionally significant moment for Meloni and her party, Fratelli d’Italia. That evening, the Prime Minister was particularly combative, even though the interruption by the call was unexpected.

How she handled the situation highlights a personal side of the politician, who does not shy away from prioritizing family obligations during an official appearance.

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