Giogia Meloni sworn in as first female prime minister of Italy on Oct 22.
On Saturday, the 45-year-old leader of Italy recited the ritual oath of office before Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Her party Brothers of Italy have won more than 25% of the vote in early elections in September.
She pledged to act “in the exclusive interests of the nation” – a promise then repeated by her 24 ministers, six of them women.
The oath taking ceremony was organised a day after Meloni unveiled her cabinet. Meloni’s government is expected to face confidence votes in parliament next week.
Forza Italia’s Antonio Tajani is the foreign minister of Italy. He has a long history with European institutions and was president of the European Parliament in 2017.
The economy ministry will be in the hands of League’s Giancarlo Giorgetti. He is considered relatively pro-Europe, and one of the most moderate among party members.
