Yesterday, SIMIC took part in the Annual Meeting of the Italian Nuclear Association (AIN) in Rome, an event that clearly shows how the revival of sustainable nuclear energy in Italy requires not only strategic decisions, but also effective communication and active stakeholder engagement.

During the session dedicated to the role of manufacturing, we, together with our colleagues from ATB, presented the vision of an Italian industrial sector with long-standing expertise in fusion and fission, and which sees the national nuclear program as a concrete driver for industrial growth, high-skilled employment, and technological export.

Facts that speak for themselves:

• 117,000 potential new high-skilled jobs
• 2.5% potential increase in national GDP
• A supply chain up to 90% European, offering a unique strategic advantage in today’s energy landscape

Although the term nuclear is now widely accepted in Brussels, concrete actions are still lacking: many European transition funds continue to explicitly exclude this technology. This is why it is essential to move from discussion to action, adopting transparent communication based on verifiable data and actively involving local communities from the outset.

For SIMIC, preserving and strengthening Italy’s manufacturing capability means contributing to the country’s technological resilience in a global environment that is increasingly competitive. Italy has the opportunity to reclaim a leading role in a strategic sector, combining energy security, decarbonization, and industrial development.

We are ready to do our part!