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Italy yet to trigger EU state aid review of energy plan contesting emission rules

By Anna Ferrari ( March 30, 2026, 13:53 GMT | Comment) -- Italy’s new energy decree challenging EU emissions trading system costs will be an early test for the European Commission, as it weighs whether or not to soften state aid rules in response to a national measure aimed at shielding consumers and businesses from high energy prices. Italy has yet to notify the EU on its state aid compliance. The measure could prompt calls from other EU countries to suspend carbon emission rules.An Italian legislative measure challenging EU emissions trading system costs will be an early test for the European Commission, as it weighs whether or not to soften state aid rules in response to a national initiative to help shield consumers and businesses from high energy prices....

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