Italy’s Giorgia Meloni bets big on nuclear power revival
- Posted on August 2, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is championing a nuclear energy renaissance as an alternative to large-scale renewable installations facing mounting rural opposition. Communities concerned about wind and solar farms altering their landscapes are increasingly receptive to atomic power development. This strategic pivot marks a significant shift in Italy's energy policy, decades after the nation abandoned nuclear reactors. The government sees nuclear technology as a viable solution to balance environmental sustainability with territorial preservation concerns.
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