FEATURE: Italian govt confident energy decree will be approved, but experts disagree

Published 13:10 on March 27, 2026 / Last updated at 13:10 on March 27, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Insights (Features), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said last week she believes a national energy decree reimbursing gas power plants for their carbon costs will be approved by the European Commission, but experts say it is unlikely to get the green light under EU state aid rules.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said last week she believes a national energy decree reimbursing gas power plants for their carbon costs will be approved by the European Commission, but experts say it is unlikely to get the green light under EU state aid rules.


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