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Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026

European Commission Approves €23 Billion Italian Green Energy Programme to Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence

The European Commission has approved a €23 billion investment plan proposed by Italy to accelerate renewable energy development, marking a major step in reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels through large-scale state-backed infrastructure projects.
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