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Commission allows escape clause for energy security investments up to 0.3% of GDP annually

EU Commission extends escape clause allowing member states to invest up to 0.3% of GDP annually in energy security projects to reduce fossil fuel dependence.

Commission allows escape clause for energy security investments up to 0.3% of GDP annually
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The Commission announced on Wednesday (3/6) the possibility of extending the scope of the existing National Escape Clause, in order to include, under specific conditions, expenditures and investments that strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

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Goal is strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels

According to the announcement, this framework provides for a special annual limit of 0.3% of GDP for the period 2026-2028 and a cumulative limit of 0.6% of GDP for energy resilience investments, within the overall flexibility framework already established for defense.

It is noted that this initiative creates additional opportunities to accelerate strategic investments funded by national resources in critical sectors such as energy, related infrastructure and resilience, while expanding the scope for utilizing available fiscal capabilities within European rules.

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