EU Commission responds to Italy regarding the NEC

(ANSA) - ROME, 26 OTT - Over the weekend, the EU Commission provided a response to Italy concerning the use of the national safeguard clause (NEC) in the areas of defense and energy, ANSA has learned in Brussels. It is understood that the European Commission intends to assist Italy as much as possible in maximizing the benefits of this clause. Discussions regarding specific sub-measures were reportedly detailed, though it will ultimately be up to Italy to inform Brussels of the exact measures once they have been adopted. In any case, subsidies linked to the use of fossil fuels will be excluded. Fiscal flexibility will be provided within the framework of the existing rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. (ANSA).
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