Italy readies decree to shield roads, gas infrastructures from unwanted buyers

Toscana Aeroporti SpA

09/11/2020 18:40

ROME, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The Italian government is preparing
a decree enacting measures to protect key assets including
motorways and gas and power infrastructures from unwanted
foreign interests, a document seen by Reuters showed on Monday.
    The draft decree seen by Reuters, which could change before
being approved by the government, mentions also airports of
national importance, ports, LNG terminals and the national
electricity grid among assets on which the government could use
its special vetting powers against unwanted buyers. 

 (Reporting by Giuseppe Fonte; writing by Francesca Landini)
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