Former Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi and President of France Nicolas Sarkozy made an agreement to construct four nuclear power plants in Italy in February 2009 . In April 2009 , the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake struck , which caused further concern . Based on the Seveso II Directive , neighbouring countries may end nuclear-energy prospects in Italy . The actual construction of nuclear power is unlikely due to the lack of public support and environmental and construction concerns . The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear power disaster in Japan in March 2011 caused international investors and politicians to review energy policy with regard to nuclear power . In a subsequent referendum to cancel plans for new reactors , over 94 % of the electorate voted in favor of the construction ban , with 55 % of the eligible voters participating , making the vote binding
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Electricity sector in Italy