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Italy towards a return to nuclear power after 40 years

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The Italian Senate definitively approves the draft law for the return to nuclear power, closed after the 1987 referendum.
The Meloni government applauds the decision, while oppositions such as Avs and M5s criticize the choice as economically unsustainable and ask for clarifications on the management of radioactive waste.

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Italy had abandoned nuclear energy after the 1987 referendum, which led to the closure of all nuclear power plants in the national territory.

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Italy towards a return to nuclear power after 40 years. The Senate definitively approves the enabling bill signed by Pichetto Fratin which has the aim of giving the country back legislation on atomic energy and reopening the power plants, closed after the 1987 referendum.

"A courageous and common sense choice, and another commitment kept", rejoices Meloni, explaining that 'now the government will write the implementing rules on authorisations, safety, waste management and relations with the territories'.

The majority applauds. Avs and M5s attack: "Economic madness, the minister tells us where he puts the waste".

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The government will write the implementing rules on authorisations, safety, waste management and relations with the territories within the next few months.
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

What will be the sites identified for the new nuclear power plants?
How will long-term disposal of radioactive waste be managed?
What will be the expected times and costs for the implementation of the new nuclear program?