Referendum on return to nuclear power likely in 2028 or 2029 - energy minister

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Referendum on return to nuclear power likely in 2028 or 2029 - energy minister

Govt has presented legislation paving way for return

ROME,

15 June 2026, 12:32

ANSA English Desk

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Environment and Energy Security

Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said Monday that he expects

there to be a popular referendum by the end of the decade on the

government's plan to bring nuclear energy back to Italy.

"A new referendum on nuclear power? I take it for granted that

there will be one in 2028 or 2029," Pichetto Fratin said on the

sidelines of a conference in Turin.

"It is a right guaranteed by our Constitution (for citizens to

be able) to participate in decisions.

"I believe it is completely natural that, in a democracy,

signatures can be collected for a referendum to be held.

"The key thing is that we must all strive to provide the utmost

clarity, to provide all the answers, and ensure maximum

transparency".

Italy abandoned nuclear power following a referendum in the wake

of the Chernobyl disaster but the government plans to return to

atomic energy with small latest-generation reactors to reduce

reliance on imports and cut greenhouse gas emissions in view of

the climate crisis.

A bill paving the way for Italy's return to nuclear power was

approved by the Lower House earlier this month and has moved to

the Senate.

The government expects the legislation to get final approval

before the summer recess.

In this way it will be possible for the related implementing

decrees to be issued by the end of the year.

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