Italy greenlights return of nuclear power after decades-long ban

AI Summary

Italy's Senate approved legislation to restart nuclear power after nearly 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This move supports Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's goals to enhance energy security and address climate change, though new reactor projects remain long-term.

Italy’s Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation paving the way for a return to nuclear power nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster prompted the country to abandon atomic energy. The measure cleared the upper house 81-51 with seven abstentions. It marks a major step in Premier Giorgia Meloni’s drive to bolster energy security and meet climate goals, even though the construction of possible new reactors is still years away. The bill, which earlier passed the lower Chamber...