EU Commission, 'close to agreement in principle with Italy on bill decree'

“We are close to a solution compatible with EU rules, which would allow the proposed measure to be implemented, which would effectively reduce the impact of the costs of electricity production from gas on the overall electricity price. Following intense and constructive discussions between the Commission and the Italian authorities, an agreement in principle is emerging on the key elements necessary to implement this measure in line with EU rules. All this, of course, is subject to the final technical discussions.”

A spokesperson for the Commission explains this by confirming Giorgia Meloni's words this morning.

The Prime Minister had said: "The issue that today weighs most heavily on our economy" and on the competitiveness of businesses is the cost of energy" and "no one can respond effectively alone" which is why "a coordinated and rapid response" is needed. The rules "cannot aggravate the crisis".