Italian Senate Gives Final Approval to Law Paving Way for Return to Nuclear Energy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the vote a promise kept, according to ANSA.
Italy's Senate has given final approval to a law paving the way for the country's return to nuclear energy, according to ANSA.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the vote as a promise kept, framing the legislation as part of her government's broader energy policy agenda.
Italy phased out nuclear power following a referendum in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, and a subsequent referendum in 2011 reaffirmed public opposition to reviving the industry at that time.
The new legislation is intended to create a regulatory framework that would allow nuclear energy development to resume, though the report did not specify a timeline for construction of any new facilities.
Supporters of the law have pointed to energy security and decarbonization goals, while the broader public and political debate over nuclear energy in Italy has historically been divided.
Further details on implementation, funding and oversight of the plan are expected to be established through subsequent regulatory measures.
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