Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is considering calling the next general election as soon as April, according to people familiar with the matter cited by multiple outlets. The timing would be months earlier than Italy’s legal deadline, which runs before the end of 2027. The reports do not specify what prompted the consideration of an earlier vote or provide details on whether Meloni has set a date or formalized the decision. They also do not indicate expected approval steps in parliament or the specific mechanics of dissolving the current legislature. The information is described as being under consideration, suggesting the decision has not yet been finalized. Under Italy’s framework, elections are not automatically due until the later deadline, so calling an earlier election would require political and procedural action by the government. The outlets agree on the core point: Meloni is looking at an early election timeline tied to April while still staying within the constraints of the country’s election schedule.