Italy Reworks Energy Policy after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Italy Reworks Energy Policy after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Łukasz Maślanka
Subject(s): Politics, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Ukraine, Russia; invasion; energy; policy; Italy;
Summary/Abstract: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine forced the Italian authorities to quickly seek alternative gas supplies and sparked a debate about the risks of dependence on foreign commodities. Despite favourable natural conditions, both the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and domestic gas production are hampered by bureaucratic obstacles and opposition in local communities. Continued dependence on energy imports will eventually push Italy to normalise relations with Russia.

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