Meloni sworn in as Italy PM

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italian prime minister yesterday, to become the first woman to head a government in Italy.

Meloni took the oath before President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome.

Her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party -- Eurosceptic and anti-immigration -- won the September 25 legislative polls but needed outside support to form a government.

Meloni's list of 24 ministers, including six women, revealed a desire to reassure Italy's partners.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban tweeted: "Congratulations @GiorgiaMeloni on the formation of your government! Big day for the European Right!"