Italian Constitution Embraces Environmental Protection Values

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The Italian Parliament passed a bill on the 8th (local time) to include environmental protection in the constitution, according to major foreign media reports on the same day.

According to the bill, the state is required to take measures to protect the environment, biodiversity, and ecosystems. The bill also stipulates that no private economic plan should harm health or the environment.

Roberto Cingolani, Minister of Ecological Transition, described the bill as "a very important measure for Italy" and stated, "Today, the day the bill was passed, is a meaningful day."

With environmental protection now enshrined in the constitution, the Italian government and parliament are expected to revise subordinate laws accordingly in the future.

Donatella Bianchi, head of the Italian branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), said in a statement, "Ultimately, environmental protection has become a fundamental principle of Italy," and added, "We expect new legislation to be enacted and existing laws to be amended accordingly."

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