Germany and Italy Sign Joint Action Plan Focusing on Energy Cooperation

The agreement, signed by Chancellor Scholz and Premier Meloni, includes the construction of a new pipeline across the Alps.

Germany and Italy have agreed on a joint 'action plan' to work closer together in the fields of energy, technology, climate protection, security and cultural cooperation.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni signed the action plan in Berlin, following a meeting of top officials from both countries and their participation in a virtual G20 summit.
The action plan will lead to new cooperation projects and create new formats for cooperation, with a focus on stronger cooperation in the field of energy to ensure long-term security of supply for gas and hydrogen.
Scholz announced the construction of a new pipeline across the Alps to increase the security of supply for both countries and expressed a desire to quickly conclude a German-Italian gas and solidarity agreement.
While migration does not feature highly in the action plan, it is noted that the two governments should continue to liaise on the matter.