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Italian Senate approves return to nuclear power, EDF targets first reactor in 2035
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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Italy's Senate approved a law enabling a return to nuclear power, with the government tasked to draft regulations within a year and EDF aiming to build the first small modular reactor (SMR) by 2035. The law includes plans for SMRs and advanced reactors, marks a policy shift after decades without nuclear power, and addresses safety, waste, and industry development.
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You face a freshly opened Italian energy market now welcoming nuclear projects, especially SMRs with EDF and local partners aiming for 2035. Start aligning with emerging regulatory changes and positioning for a market soon opened beyond renewables and fossil fuels.
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