Introduction

Italy dropped nuclear in 1987, further to a referendum following the Chernobil accident. After having included the re-introduction of the nuclear source in the political campaign, the Italian right wing Government is now redrafting the applicable legislation. The reintroduction of the nuclear source for power production is aimed at reducing Italy's dependence from abroad, increasing diversity in electricity sources and reducing the electricity cost (which is approx. than 30% higher than the European average). Moreover, it is considered a possible solution to Italy's difficulties ...