Italy is to receive technical support from Brussels for the implementation of the Mattei Plan ongrounds it is strategic on the energy front for the whole of Europe, Director General, EC DG Reform, Mario Nava said on Tuesday.
The plan launched by the government of Premier Giorgia Meloni to create a new partnership with African countries to address the root causes of irregular migration and turn Italy into a sort of hub for energy supplies "is absolutely strategic on the energy front not only for Italy but also for Europe" , Nava told ANSA.
Presented by Meloni to African leaders earlier this year, theMattei Plan comes as the continent tries to reduce itsdependency on Russian oil and gas supplies after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Other projects selected by Brussels for technical supportthrough its Technical Support Facility to help EU Member Statesdesign and implement resilience-enhancing reforms at nationallevel include 'Accelerating the process of renewable energy permits in Italy', as part of the government's commitment to launch the Consolidated Renewable Energy Act in the comingmonths.
In addition, two projects concern the reduction of seismic and climate risks for public buildings and one concerns 'Food safety at national and regional level'.
Of the 15 projects approved by the European Commission for Italy, seven have a cross-border dimension.
In total the European executive has selected 170 reform projects for technical support across all 27 member states.
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