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Italy Introduces A Unified Authorization Procedure For Data Centers Under New Energy Decree

On Feb. 18, 2026, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a new Law Decree introducing urgent measures to reduce energy costs and support industrial competitiveness. The Decree came into force on Feb. 21.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The New Energy Bills Decree: Latest Developments In The Energy Sector

Law Decree No. 21 of 20 February 2026, so called Energy Bills Decree, entered into force on 21 February 2026, following its publication in the Official Gazette on 20 February 2026.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Italy Cuts Red Tape For Data Centers

On February 20, 2026, Law Decree No. 21 (the Decree) was published in the Official Gazette. It contains urgent measures on energy that introduce a significant new regulatory framework for data center development in Italy.

Italy Environment

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A&O Shearman

News On The Fight Against Greenwashing: Italy Implements EU Directive On Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition

Italy has taken a decisive step in combating greenwashing by implementing EU Directive 2024/825, which strengthens consumer protection against misleading environmental claims. The new Legislative Decree introduces comprehensive amendments to the Italian Consumers' Code, establishing strict requirements for environmental claims, sustainability labels, and product comparison services. Will these enhanced regulations effectively curb deceptive green marketing practices and empower consumers to make truly infor

Italy Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Legal Flash – Environmental Focus: New Obligation For SMEs Concerning The The R.E.N.T.R.I. System (National Electronic Register For Waste Traceability)

Italy Environment

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Withers LLP

The Sardinian Moratorium Already Before The Constitutional Court

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Advant Nctm

Nota di Approfondimento: Testo Unico sulle Rinnovabili

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Advant Nctm

Il MASE pubblica le Regole operative del decreto FER 2

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Advant Nctm

La Regione Sardegna approva la legge per l'individuazione di aree e superfici idonee e non idonee all'installazione e promozione di impianti FER.

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Advant Nctm

The Sardinia Region Approves The Law For The Identification Of Areas And Surfaces Suitable And Unsuitable For The Installation And Promotion Of RES Plants

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Advant Nctm

The MASE Publishes The Operating Rules Of The FER 2 Decree

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Advant Nctm

Approvata la legge di conversione del D.L. Ambiente: tutte le novità in materia di VIA e screening VIA.

Italy Environment

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Advant Nctm

The Law Converting The Environmental Decree Has Been Approved: All The Amendments Concerning EIAs And EIA Screening

Italy Environment

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Advant Nctm

Summary Note On The FER-X Transitional Decree

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Advant Nctm

Tax Deductions And Detractions In Italy – How Do They Work!

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Spectrum IFA Group

Tax Residency In Italy

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Spectrum IFA Group

Yacht Seizure In Italy: Risks, Remedies, And Legal Protection

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Arnone & Sicomo

Cryptocurrency Scam: What To Do And How To Recover Funds (2026)

Italy Technology

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Rental Income From Properties Overseas And How To Declare It In Italy.

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Spectrum IFA Group

Nota di Sintesi del Decreto FER-X Transitorio

Il decreto FER-X Transitorio è stato firmato, ma non ancora pubblicato (e, quindi, non ancora entrato in vigore) dal Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica in attuazione degli articoli 6 e 7 del Decreto Legislativo n. 199/2021.

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Advant Nctm

In-Depth Note: Unified Renewable Energy Code

The Council of Ministers, during the meeting on 25 November 2024, approved the Unified Renewable Energy Code, a legislative measure aimed at revolutionizing the regulatory framework for renewable energy in Italy.

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Advant Nctm

The Silence Of The Ministry Of Culture In The EIA Procedure Is Equivalent To Silent Consent

With its ruling no. 867 of 4 February 2025, the Council of State returned to rule on the silence of the Ministry of Culture (MIC) in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) proceedings for the construction of an agrovoltaic plant.

Italy Environment

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Advant Nctm

Il Silenzio Del MIC Nel Procedimento Di VIA Equivale A Silenzio Assenso Orizzontale

Con la sentenza n. 867 del 4 febbraio 2025, il Consiglio di Stato è tornato a pronunciarsi sul silenzio del Ministero della Cultura (MIC) nell'ambito del procedimento di valutazione d'impatto ambientale (VIA) per la realizzazione di un impianto agrovoltaico.

Italy Environment

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Advant Nctm

Simplifying Sustainability: The European Commission's Omnibus Package (Podcast)

Italy Environment

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A&O Shearman

Waste Management In The Fashion Industry: Legal Perspectives And Sustainable Solutions

Italy Environment

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Withers LLP

Contraffazione: una minaccia silenziosa per l'ambiente

Italy Environment

Bugnion

Toward A Sustainable Future: Ecodesign And Green Revolution

Worldwide Environment

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Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle

Nuova Direttiva Green Claims: regole più ferree contro il Greenwashing

Italy Environment

Bugnion

Italian Court Decision On Renewables: Final Measure Must Be Adopted Within The Deadlines Set By The Consolidated Environment Act

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Osborne Clarke

ESG: ESMA Publishes Guidelines On Investment Fund Nomenclature

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Osborne Clarke

The EU Directive Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition Has Been Adopted

European Union Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Marcatura Ce Imbarcazioni Da Diporto

Italy Transport

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Arnone & Sicomo

Sulla Strada Verso Net Zero: Strategie Per Le Aziende Automotive Per Affrontare Le Sfide Del Mercato

Italy Transport

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AlixPartners

ESG: ESMA Publishes Guidelines On Investment Fund Nomenclature

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) initiated, and completed, the consultation process leading up to the publication - on 14 May 2024 - of its Guidelines on funds' names using ESG...

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Osborne Clarke

The EU Directive Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition Has Been Adopted

The EU Directive empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and better information...

European Union Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Marcatura Ce Imbarcazioni Da Diporto

Marcatura ce imbarcazioni da diporto: tutte le novità e le istruzioni per ottenerla...

Italy Transport

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Arnone & Sicomo

Sulla Strada Verso Net Zero: Strategie Per Le Aziende Automotive Per Affrontare Le Sfide Del Mercato

Investitori, autorità di regolamentazione, clienti e dipendenti richiedono un impegno sempre più crescente verso il traguardo delle zero emissioni e una maggiore trasparenza e completezza delle informazioni condivise e dei modelli di reporting.

Italy Transport

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AlixPartners

Agreements To Support The Green Transition Of Small And Medium-Sized Companies In Italy

Italy Environment

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Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati

It's Time For Companies To Face Up To Their Scope 3 Climate Emissions

ESG has been around for many years, but only given this three-letter label in recent times. With the increasing focus on environmental and ethical issues, though, its impact and influence has boomed...

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AlixPartners

La responsabilità estesa del produttore nel settore agroalimentare

La responsabilità estesa del produttore è stata riportata al centro della scena della gestione del rifiuto nella fase successiva al consumo grazie all'adozione della Direttiva 2018/851/UE.

Italy Environment

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LCA Studio Legale

AI Act: in arrivo il Regolamento Europeo sull'Intelligenza Artificiale

Il 2023 sarà l'anno del regolamento europeo sull'intelligenza artificiale (noto come AI Act). Gli ultimi emendamenti attesi per il mese di aprile modificheranno i dettagli...

European Union Technology

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LCA Studio Legale

Italian Citizens Sue Oil Supermajor To Compel Accelerated Emissions Reductions

The plaintiffs claim that the MEF strongly influences the company's policies and therefore bears a share of the responsibility.

Italy Environment

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

A Step Forward Against Greenwashing: The European Commission Proposes The Green Claims Directive

European Union Environment

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Trevisan & Cuonzo

Green Claims: A New EU Proposal For A Directive On Substantiation And Communication Of Explicit Environmental Claims

European Union Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Energy And Sustainability Newsletter No. 11 | 21 February 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy & Sustainability Newsletter No. 12 | 26 April 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy & Sustainability Newsletter No. 13 | 14 June 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy And Sustainability Newsletter No. 17 | 12 December 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy And Sustainability Newsletter No. 16 | 16 November 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy And Sustainability Newsletter No. 15 | 12 October 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Energy & Sustainability Newsletter No. 14 | 15 July 2022

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Baker & McKenzie

Social Corporate Responsibility: The New Directive Expands The Number Of Companies Subjected To The Sustainability Reporting Framework And Increases The Non-Financial Requirements

European Union Commercial

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Macchi di Cellere Gangemi

La Crescente Sensibilità Ambientale Si Riflette Anche Sull'etichettatura Degli Imballaggi

Italy Healthcare

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Trevisan & Cuonzo

What About Sustainability Aspects In Merger Control?

European Union Commercial

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Bird & Bird

Environment and Climate Regulation Comparative Guide

Italy Environment

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CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni

The Identification Of Suitable Areas For The Installation Of Onshore And Offshore Renewable Plants: What Challenges Will We Have To Face?

European Union Energy

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Macchi di Cellere Gangemi

Are ESG Performance Indicators Becoming A Must-have In Bonus Plans ?

Worldwide Commercial

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Ius Laboris

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Arendt & Medernach

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William Fry

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

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Ocean Vision Legal

Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary 2025 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Climate Transition Planning: The Why And How (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

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