After months of promises and delays, the Meloni government in Italy has approved the 'Bollette' decree, which is now set to undergo the conversion process in Parliament. This decree introduces both one-off bonuses and structural interventions intended to significantly modify the Italian energy market, pending final approval from the European Commission. Among the key measures are increased financial support for vulnerable households and additional taxes for energy producers.

One of the primary provisions of the 'Bollette' decree is a discount of 315 euros, aimed at 2.7 million vulnerable families who currently receive a social bonus of 200 euros. These households, characterized by an ISEE income of up to 9,760 euros, will receive an extra discount of 115 euros on their electricity bills for this year. The total estimated cost for this initiative reaches 315 million euros, sourced from recycling funds already within the ministry's available resources, specifically from the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

In addition to supporting families, the decree also places new tax burdens on energy producers, which is a strategy to address the rising energy costs and regulate the industry more effectively. These extensive reforms are anticipated to have both social and economic implications as they aim to provide relief for vulnerable households while also striving for a more balanced and sustainable energy market in Italy. This balance between supporting low-income families and reforming the energy sector will be crucial for the government's long-term energy strategy.