Italy’s center-right government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has advanced a delegation law authorizing new-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors, to support decarbonization targets by 2050, enhance energy security, and reduce reliance on imports. The Chamber of Deputies approved the measure in June 2026 by 155-86 with eight abstentions, sending it to the Senate where the 8th Committee reviewed the text through July amid amendments on safety authorities, waste management, and siting procedures. Traders are monitoring Senate floor timing and any procedural delays or opposition holds that could affect passage before year-end, after which the government would issue implementing decrees within twelve months. Public opinion shows majority support for next-generation plants, though a potential referendum remains possible in 2028-2029.