Nuclear in Italy? According to what we learn (and according to what it had already widely anticipated at the beginning of the legislature) our Government would have started work to define the details of a framework law on nuclear energywith the aim of presenting the text by the end of January.
The provision should then be discussed at one of the next meetings of the Council of Ministers and will include important measures for the country’s energy future.
But what is it?
What does the bill provide?
Among the main innovations, the law will establish a control agency dedicated to nuclear energy, which – on paper – will have the task of:
Once the enabling law has been approved, the Government estimates that approximately two years to complete the implementing decrees, which are fundamental for translating the guidelines into concrete actions.
Why nuclear?
Because this policy now in the Government has always thought that Italy would struggle to compete with countries like Germany, France and Spain, where the cost of energy for companies is significantly lower. Investing in nuclearfor the executive, represents a strategy to reduce this disparity and ensure greater energy independenceespecially in a context of ecological transition.
And sustainability? It remains to be clarified how nuclear waste will be managed and how much this source can really contribute to decarbonisation. And then, an age-old question which we have discussed several times: nuclear plants take years to build and represent considerable investments. Is it worth it? It will be crucial to evaluate the risks and take measures that ensure minimal impact on the environment and people’s health. Will it be done seriously?
For now, all that remains is to wait for the official text and observe how the nuclear debate will develop. Once again.