The Lower House on Thursday approved a bill presented by Premier Giorgia Meloni's government paving the way for Italy's return to nuclear power, with 155 votes in favor, 86 against, and 8 abstentions.
    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.
    The bill now goes to the Senate, where the government expects the legislation to get final approval before the summer recess by the end of July.
    In this way it will be possible for the related implementing decrees can be issued by the end of the year.

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