Italian parliament passes law reauthorizing nuclear energy


09/24/2026

Italian Senate lawmakers have approved a bill that enables the nation to restart nuclear energy development, almost 40 years after it was discontinued, according to Bloomberg.



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Eighty-one legislators supported the bill, while 51 opposed it; seven others refrained from voting.

ABC points out that the legislation does not permit the construction of any particular reactors but only creates a "legal structure for upcoming projects."

Bloomberg highlights that restarting nuclear power generation in the nation will require time, and it is still unclear when Italy may commence the construction and operation of nuclear energy plants.The legislation was enacted in accordance with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's policies, designed to protect the national economy from increasing energy costs and lessen Italy's reliance on foreign energy sources.

At the same time, opposition parties have voiced their disapproval of the government's strategies and declared their preparedness to contest future initiatives once particular locations for reactor development and radioactive waste disposal are identified.

source: bloomberg.com