Rome run: Meloni's surprising stamina

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  The Economist Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.

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  I'm your host, Rosie Bloor.

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  Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

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  When you hear about trains not running on time,

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  I bet one of the last countries you think of is Germany.

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  but apparently its famous punctuality is a bit of a myth.

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  Our correspondent considers what it'll take to get the railway back on track.

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  And if you think the World Conquer Championship sounds like a bit of fun, think again.

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  First up, though.

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  When Giorgio Maloney was elected Italy's Prime Minister, to many people she seemed a risky choice.

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  Next week she'll have been in office for three years.

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  In a country that used to change its government an average of once a year,

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  that's an impressive feat.

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  Only one Prime Minister since the Second World War has served a full five-year term,

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  defying expectations Maloney's on track to be the second.

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  When Giorgio Milani came to power as Italy's Prime Minister, a lot of people were concerned that,

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