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Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Crisis Politics: Italy’s PM Meloni has renewed pressure on the European Commission to loosen EU fiscal rules for energy, arguing energy security should get the same “strategic priority” treatment as defence and warning Rome could even exit the SAFE defence programme if Brussels won’t grant flexibility. EU Power Costs: A new EU snapshot says Italy still has the highest electricity prices in the bloc, even after cutting Russian gas dependence to under 3% of demand in 2025. Middle East Risk: The push comes as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears return, keeping oil and gas volatility front and centre for Europe. Ukraine Grid Support: Separately, Ukraine’s energy ministry says more than 3,200 units of power equipment have arrived since the start of 2026, with another 1,465 generators expected. Green Deals: Italy also appears in the wider energy diplomacy mix, from data-centre renewables projects in Oman to EU-facing clean-energy partnerships.
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