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Italy's parliament paves the way for a return to nuclear energy

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23 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Italy’s Senate has approved legislation to create a legal framework for next-generation nuclear power, including small modular reactors, marking a significant policy shift after nearly 40 years. This framework will guide reactor licensing, safety, waste management, and site selection, although actual construction is yet to be authorized.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a newly opened policy route for nuclear power in Italy framed around small modular reactors and advanced technologies. Prepare for regulatory engagements and consider the rising competition and civic opposition that will follow as sites and projects come under public scrutiny.

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