Italy supports “the Nuclear Alliance’s initiative to review the treatment of nuclear energy within the EU Taxonomy, recognizing its structural role in achieving the objectives of decarbonization, energy security, and stability of the European electricity system.” This was stated by the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, who participated in the Nuclear Alliance ministerial meeting this morning. “In this context,” he added, “we support the request to move beyond the classification of nuclear power as a ‘transitional activity,’ promoting its full recognition as a ‘sustainable activity,’ on a par with other low-emission technologies.” “Such a review,” the Italian Energy Minister clarified, “would ensure access to capital and EU financial instruments that are fully consistent with the European objectives of climate neutrality and security of supply.” Minister Pichetto Fratin emphasized that as a country, “we support President von der Leyen’s statements, which reiterate that achieving the Union’s climate and energy security objectives requires the contribution of all low-emission technologies, in line with the principle of technological neutrality also promoted by our country.” “Italy,” he specified, “welcomes the recognition of the role of nuclear energy as a stable, programmable, and decarbonized source, complementary to the development of renewable energy and consistent with the objective of strengthening the resilience and security of European energy systems.”<\/p>\n
Pichetto clarified that Italy “views favorably the SMR Strategy, which aims to strengthen cooperation between Member States, industry, and regulatory authorities to accelerate the commercialization of these technologies. The European initiative,” he added, “is consistent with the path initiated at the national level, where attention is currently focused on SMR as a potential reference technology.” “The Ministry of Economic Development,” he noted, “has participated, since its inception, in the European Industrial Alliance on SMR, confirming the national commitment to new nuclear technologies.” “Italy,” Minister Pichetto Fratin concluded, “views with interest the development prospects of advanced nuclear technologies, particularly SMR, advanced reactors, and fusion, which could contribute to strengthening industrial competitiveness and European energy security in the long term.” The Nuclear Alliance was launched in 2023 at the instigation of France and currently brings together 15 EU member states. Italy joined on June 16, 2025. This ministerial meeting, which follows the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit on March 10 in Paris, is part of a series of regular meetings aimed at coordinating common positions on European nuclear policies. Specifically, the Alliance promotes recognition of nuclear’s contribution to the energy transition, improved financing conditions for new projects, and the development of innovative technologies, including Small Modular Reactors.<\/p>\n
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