The European Commission is considering a plan to allow member states to spend around 0.3% of GDP on energy-related costs outside the EU's fiscal framework, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
The measure would function as an escape clause similar to the defense carve-out previously granted to member states, with Italy among the strongest advocates for greater fiscal flexibility as it grapples with high energy costs stemming from the Iran War, the report said.
Details remain fluid and a final decision has not yet been taken, the report added.
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