Investing.com -- Italy’s Industry Minister, Adolfo Urso, announced on Thursday that the country will request the European Union to halt its current regulations aimed at reducing industry emissions. The minister made this statement during a parliamentary session, indicating a shift in Italy’s stance towards the bloc’s environmental policies.

The EU has been implementing stringent rules to decrease the amount of emissions produced by industries within its member states. These policies are part of a broader initiative to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices. However, the recent announcement by Minister Urso suggests that Italy is seeking a pause on these rules, although no specific reasons were provided for this request.

The suspension of the rules, if granted by the EU, could potentially affect the bloc’s overall efforts to reduce emissions. It’s unclear at this time how the EU will respond to Italy’s request. Further information is expected to be provided in the coming days.

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