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Law passed allowing Italy to return to nuclear power

Italy’s lower house approves bill for return to nuclear power

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Chamber of Deputies has passed legislation that would allow Italy to reintroduce nuclear power for the first time in nearly four decades, as the Meloni government pursues energy independence and decarbonisation goals.

Meloni tells Senate a fremework for nuclear power will be ready by summer in her weekly address. Meloni calls EU a Bureaucratic behemoth in Confindustria address. https://www.governo.it/en/media/meeting-us-secretary-state-rubio/31780 creative commonscreative commonscreative commons Images made available under licence CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 IT

Framework for return to nuclear power by summer

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government will approve the framework for a return to nuclear power this summer, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on Wednesday. There was also discussion over housing, employment and healthcare in the Lower House.

Energy costs Energy prices not going to drop soon, say Enel CEO. Credit: Getty Images

Enel: Energy prices unlikely to drop in Italy

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Enel CEO Flavio Cattaneo stated on Monday that energy prices in Italy are unlikely to decrease in the near future. He cited structural issues and the absence of nuclear power as significant factors.

Italy to return to nuclear power

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto announced the government’s intention to enact legislation facilitating Italy’s return to nuclear power by the end of the current parliamentary term.