The Meloni government is born: the oath at the Quirinal

Oath of Giorgia Meloni – Photo by Quirinale (screenshot)

When Giorgia Meloni arrived at the Quirinal to take her oath before the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, all her ministers were waiting for her there, in the Salone delle Feste.

The ceremony started around 10.15 am today, Saturday 22 October. Yesterday, the leader of the Brothers of Italy unreservedly accepted the post of Head of State, after two days of consultations. Following the reading of the ritual formula, the formal act was performed with which she officially became the first female president in the history of the Italian Republic.

Giorgia Meloni swears in front of Mattarella – Photo by Quirinale (screenshot)

“I swear to be faithful to the Republic, to loyally observe the Constitution and the laws and to exercise my functions in the exclusive interest of the Nation”. The Prime Minister, visibly excited, swore without reading the form and after the signatures and the handshake with the Head of State, the two Deputy Prime Ministers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini swore. Oath of Giorgia Meloni – Photo by Quirinale (screenshot)

Then, one at a time, all the ministers swore. The first government led by women is officially born. From abroad, many are the wishes that the Heads of State and Government have expressed to Giorgia Meloni.

Michel: “Let’s work together for Italy and for the EU”

“Congratulations to Giorgia Meloni who has assumed the role of the first female Prime Minister in Italy. Let’s work together for the good of Italy and Europe. I look forward to seeing you at the European Council to work together for the good of the Union European Union”. Thus, on Twitter, Charles Michel, President of the European Council.

Von der Leyen: “Ready and happy to work with the new government”

“Congratulations to Giorgia Meloni on her appointment as Prime Minister, the first woman to hold this position. I am ready and happy to work with the new government in a constructive way to meet the challenges ahead of us”, thus, on Twitter, the President of the Council of the EU Ursula von der Leyen.

Congratulations to @GiorgiaMeloni on his appointment as Prime Minister of Italy, the first woman to hold this position.

I look forward to constructive cooperation with the new government on the challenges we face together.

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) October 22, 2022

Metsola: “Together we will overcome all difficulties”

“Congratulations Giorgia Meloni, the first female Prime Minister in Italy. Europe is facing enormous challenges. We help our citizens and support Ukraine by remaining united and determined. Europe needs Italy. Together we will overcome all difficulties. Good job!” Words from Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.

Congratulations @GiorgiaMeloni, the first female Prime Minister in Italy.

Europe is facing huge challenges. We help our citizens and support Ukraine by remaining united and determined.

Europe needs Italy. Together we will overcome all difficulties.

Good work!

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— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) October 22, 2022

Orbán: “Great day for the European right”

“Congratulations Giorgia Meloni for the formation of the new government! Great day for the European right”. Thus on social networks the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, with a photo with the new Prime Minister in support.