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Italy to use EU escape clauses for energy and defense spending
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Giancarlo Giorgetti (Economy Minister)
Rome, Italy
August 5, 2026
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Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced the government will use EU escape clauses for budget leeway.
0.6% of GDP will be allocated to energy security and 0.9% to defense.
The decision aims to address energy dependency and NATO defense spending commitments.
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