Meloni's push to revive nuclear power runs into Italy's old ghosts
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is advocating for the revival of nuclear power in Italy, aiming to overturn a long-standing ban. Despite a shift in public opinion towards nuclear energy, significant skepticism remains among the population. The path to reintroducing nuclear power involves legislative steps that may trigger a referendum, reflecting Italy's complex history with nuclear energy.
- ▪Giorgia Meloni's government plans to approve a legal framework for nuclear power by summer 2026.
- ▪Italy's public opinion on nuclear energy has shifted, with support hovering around 50 percent.
- ▪The country has a history of referendums influencing nuclear policy, often reflecting broader political sentiments.
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News Energy and Climate Meloni’s push to revive nuclear power runs into Italy’s old ghosts Nuclear energy has been a toxic subject in Italy since the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pictured at Palazzo Chigi in Rome on May 7, 2026. | Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images May 20, 2026 2:06 pm CET By Elena Giordano BRUSSELS — Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni wants to overturn a four-decades old ban on nuclear power, betting that energy security fears and soaring power prices will help her succeed where past governments failed.
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