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EU allows Italy to invoke escape clause for energy spending

Original: EU COMMISSION SPOKESPEOPLE: ITALY CAN USE NATIONAL ESCAPE CLAUSE FROM EU FISCAL RULES FOR ENERGY

European Commission spokespersons have confirmed that Italy can make use of the national escape clause in EU fiscal rules to cover costs linked to energy. The decision means Rome can temporarily deviate from standard budget constraints to finance energy-related measures. The news is drawing attention in Italy, where the government has been seeking flexibility on public finances amid high energy prices.

Why now: The European Commission has just confirmed Italy can use the escape clause, a significant concession on EU fiscal rules.

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• EU COMMISSION SPOKESPEOPLE: ITALY CAN USE NATIONAL ESCAPE CLAUSE FROM EU FISCAL RULES FOR ENERGY · CGTNEurope

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