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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Italy Approves €13.5B Sicily Bridge After Decades of Delays
Caption: Italy Approves €13.5B Sicily Bridge After Decades of Delays. Italy has given final approval to the long-stalled €13.5 billion project to build a bridge linking mainland Italy with Sicily - According to Politico. The Strait of Messina bridge, first proposed decades ago, is now officially deemed feasible by the country’s economic planning committee — with construction potentially starting within months. The government says the 3.3-kilometer bridge will boost jobs, GDP, tourism, and innovation — with Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini calling it key to revitalizing southern Italy. Rome is also pushing to classify the bridge as part of NATO defense strategy, though EU officials say it’s not currently a priority for military mobility — drawing some criticism. Previous attempts to launch the project collapsed due to politics, funding issues, and seismic concerns. But under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy is determined to finally make it happen. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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