The Chamber of Deputies has approved the enabling law on data centers, marking a turning point in the country’s digital strategy. The measure recognizes data centers as public-utility infrastructure and introduces principles aimed at simplifying authorization procedures, promoting sustainability, and attracting new investments in Italy’s digital sector.
The bill now moves to the Senate and comes at a time when Europe is accelerating investment in computing capacity and critical infrastructure. As highlighted by HuffPost, Italy is taking a decisive step toward stronger digital sovereignty, addressing crucial issues such as land use, energy supply, and industrial competitiveness.
The article also underscores the contribution of IDA, which provided analyses and technical input in the institutional dialogue, helping to support a more robust legislative framework oriented toward sector development.
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https://www.huffingtonpost.it/economia/2026/03/10/news/data_center_via_libera_alla_legge_delega_litalia_accelera_sulla_sovranita_digitale-21381684/
