Italy to extend EU escape clause to energy investments

Additional fiscal headroom outside EU deficit rules for measures against high energy costs in 2027–2028.

At a coalition summit at Palazzo Chigi on 21 July 2026, the Meloni government agreed to use the national escape clause obtained at EU level for energy investments as well, enabling additional spending against high energy costs in the 2027–2028 period. Final implementation is to respect parliamentary prerogatives. Second source: Palazzo Chigi (governo.it).