Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has struck an unusually sombre tone in her Christmas address, warning government staff and the wider public that 2026 is likely to be 'even worse' than a year already marked by economic and political strain.
Speaking during a seasonal greeting at the Government Palace and aired over RT, Meloni described 2025 as a year defined by constant struggle and hardship, framing her administration as a 'family' that has been fighting on multiple fronts.
'We are a family, we've been fighting all year. It was hard for all of us,' she said, before adding bluntly: 'But don't worry, because next year will be even worse.'
