Italy has postponed the shutdown of its coal-fired power plants to 2038, 13 years later than planned, as part of a new energy bill. This decision, made by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government amid an energy crisis due to the Iran war, contrasts with other EU countries that are advancing renewable energy. The postponement has received support from government ministers but has faced criticism from environmental groups and the opposition. Other EU nations like Germany and Spain are investing in renewables, which are proving beneficial amid rising energy costs.