Yesterday, the inaugural event of the World Fusion Energy Group was held at the Farnesina, a high-level meeting co-organized by Italy and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that brought together government representatives and public and private institutions from around the world. The purpose of the event was to discuss the potential of nuclear fusion as an energy source capable of contributing to global development, at a time in history when energy security and sustainability are international priorities. Opening the event was Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who reiterated Italy's vision for safe and sustainable nuclear power, highlighting the role of fusion in the Italian and European energy future. "It is important to invest in nuclear energy to ensure competitiveness on the world market and lower the energy costs that burden Italian companies," Tajani said, emphasizing the value of fusion as a strategic resource for sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness. He also emphasized public-private collaboration, which is crucial for a growing industry like nuclear power, "for safe and clean nuclear power, a strong private commitment to research and development is needed". Representing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was unable to attend due to a flu, Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano read a message in which the Prime Minister expressed Italy's commitment to a balanced and non-ideological energy transition. "Fusion energy has the potential to ensure energy security and reduce the use of fossil fuels while safeguarding economic competitiveness," Mantovano said, echoing Meloni's words. The Prime Minister then reiterated Italy's willingness to maintain a technology-neutral approach, integrating different energy sources, including renewables, gas and biofuels, as well as fusion and fourth-generation nuclear fission. The Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, drew attention to the importance of research and innovation in the fusion sector, citing examples of Italian excellence such as the Vector Tokamak project at the Enea Center in Frascati. "Today, research and innovation have the potential to bring about change with a direct impact on the planet, pointing to the realization of fusion power plants," Pichetto Fratin said. He also stressed Italy's leadership in the ITER project and the centrality of public-private partnership as a driver for advanced technologies, highlighting Italy's goal of becoming a strategic hub for nuclear fusion.