Published: Apr 02, 2026, 13:15 IST | Updated: Apr 02, 2026, 13:15 IST
Italy is planning to postpone the shutdown of its coal-fired power plants as the global energy crisis deepens. The move comes as governments across Europe reassess energy security amid rising geopolitical tensions. Lawmakers approved a proposal to delay the closure of the country’s remaining coal plants, pushing the deadline far beyond the original plan to phase out coal by 2025.