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The new guidelines for the localization of nuclear power plants in Italy were issued while the country's energy leaders attended a Paris meeting on nuclear power.

A cabinet meeting on 10 February saw the Italian cabinet approve the nuclear law that should return nuclear energy to the country. It sets out a framework for a number of vital new-build issues, such as siting and waste management.

Italy's inter-regional body rejected the nuclear energy policy proposed by Silvio Berlusconi's government during a late January session. Regional elections are looming, giving rise to fears for Italy's nuclear renaissance.

Deadlines included in Italy's new nuclear laws are drawing near. Siting criteria for new reactors are to be announced within weeks, but some local authorities are rebelling and key agency staff are not yet in place.

The USA and Italy have signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement, opening the door of the Italian market to US suppliers of nuclear technology and services.

The adoption of new energy legislation in Italy means the official end of anti-nuclear policies. Planning for new reactors can now begin in earnest.

The largest power compant in Spain is now controlled by Enel of Italy. With the purchase of a final 25%, Enel now owns 2655 MWe of nuclear capacity in Spain.

Russia and Jordan have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. Meanwhile, Japan has agreed to help Italy with its reintroduction of nuclear power.

Leaders at Italy's major trade union have expressed scepticism on the revival of nuclear power in Italy, despite increasing political and industrial support for nuclear.

Among a series of energy-related agreements signed in Moscow recently between Russian and Italian companies is a quadrilateral agreement to cooperate in the field of nuclear energy.

A group of Italian politicians has toured a German nuclear power plant in a signal of EOn's interest in the emerging Italian nuclear market.

French and Italian companies will have integral roles in each other's nuclear future, after agreement signed today in Rome. Joint studies will be made towards building four new reactors in Italy.

Italy's revival of its nuclear power industry has moved a step further with the creation of a government department devoted to nuclear energy, renewables and energy efficiency. The country aims to generate 25% of its energy from nuclear plants.

The continuing squeeze on gas supplies in Europe has led a utility president to declare "The only long run solution for Italy is nuclear energy." A minister said that the "shortsightedness of the past" has put Italy at risk.

The final decommissioning of the Bosco Marengo uranium enrichment plant has been authorised in Italy. It will be the first nuclear facility in the country to begin decommissioning.

[Governo Italiano, 6 November; Nuclear.Ru, 7 November] A declaration of intent to collaborate on nuclear reactor construction and design was among 14 agreements signed during an Italian-Russian summit held in Moscow. At the summit, chaired by the presidents of the two countries, Italian minister of economic...

A government bill overturning Italy's moratorium on nuclear power has been approved by the lower chamber of the country's government and has been passed for approval to the country's Senate.

Italy will begin new nuclear power station construction by 2013, reversing the 'terrible mistake' made in phasing out nuclear power, said Claudio Scajola, Italy's Minister for Economic Development.

Work to dismantle Italy's nuclear power plants will be accelerated under a new business plan from the firm responsible for the job. Spending schedules will go up by €90 million, while new plants are planned.

The prime ministers of Italy and the UK held meetings in London yesterday, agreeing to work together on nuclear energy. Both countries have seen dramatic policy changes to come to be among the most pro-nuclear in the world.

Italian state-owned shipbuilder Fincantieri has been awarded a contract to build a ship for the transport of irradiated fuel and radioactive waste derived from Russian nuclear-powered submarines.

Italy could begin a program of nuclear cooperation with Russia following a ministerial meeting in Moscow yesterday. A joint working group on nuclear energy is to be launched at an intergovernmental meeting in October.

[Thomas Financial, 16 July] Italy's Edison will complete a feasibility study on nuclear power generation by the end of the year, according to the company's director of development, Roberto Poti. Edison has previously said the group's next industrial plan could contain some reference to nuclear...

The newly-elected Italian government is planning a new generation of nuclear power plants, the minister of economic development Claudio Scajola told a meeting of the Italian employers' association, Confindustria.

A deal to recycle radioactive waste from Italy at US facilities has led to deep controversy. Interstate administrators are seeking to block the project, while the company involved wants the courts to overrule them.