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Italy Eyes Nuclear Energy to Combat Rising Prices

3/15/2026

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  • Italy's government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is exploring nuclear energy to address energy prices.
  • Officials are consulting experts and assessing technology from Canada, France, South Korea, and the United States.
  • The cabinet approved a legal framework to lift the 1987 nuclear ban, with a national strategy by 2027.
  • Italy's energy firms have established Nuclitalia to assess nuclear power's economic viability, while local opposition and cost concerns persist.