Meloni optimistic about energy flexibility during EU Council

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed optimism about the possibility of gaining greater flexibility from the European Union regarding current energy investment rules. During a meeting in Brussels following the European Council, Meloni emphasized the importance of rapid responses from Europe concerning energy, which is crucial for the country's competitiveness.

Meloni also announced the conclusion of negotiations with the European Commission on the energy bill decree, highlighting that this agreement will allow the government to intervene in electricity costs and their link to gas prices. According to the Prime Minister, the agreement reached will cover the rise in gas costs but not those of the ETS system, as reported by government sources.

Regarding a report from the Confindustria Study Centre, Meloni pointed out that economic growth appears fragile and is influenced by international tensions, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz region. This context has made the energy issue even more relevant in national and European political debates.

Sources from Palazzo Chigi have confirmed that Italy's priorities regarding energy and competitiveness were acknowledged during the EU summit, as demonstrated by the dialogue that took place with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Brussels is now awaiting the formal notification of the Italian plan concerning the energy bill decree for swift approval. The measure will take on a temporary nature while durable solutions are sought within the broader European context.

Finally, amid ongoing student protests, Meloni addressed the opposition, urging them to condemn violence and to join in requesting concrete solutions for the country's energy issues.