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Italy's parliamentary system often leads to coalition governments, which can be fragile and short-lived. This frequent change in leadership can make it difficult to implement long-term policies and address issues like rising living costs, which sparked the Milan protests. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leads the current government.
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