The instability of Italian governments has long been a central puzzle in comparative politics. The transition to the so-called Second Republic has only partially altered this pattern, with Italy remaining synonymous with coalition volatility, frequent cabinet reshuffles, and short-lived governments. Yet, three governments—those led by Silvio Berlusconi (2001–2005), Matteo Renzi (2014–2016), and Giorgia Meloni (2022– present)—stand out for their unusual durability and capacity to manage heterogeneous coalitions. Focusing on the Meloni government, this presentation explores several hypotheses that may account for its exceptional durability within a system otherwise prone to cycling, i.e. to frequent government turnover. These include: the centrality of Meloni’s party within the center-right coalition, the centralization of leadership, the ability to broker logrolls in a multidimensional setting, and the fragmentation of the opposition.