The European Commission is extending the escape clause, allowing Greece to finance energy security investments without affecting its budgetary targets.
A margin of up to €745 million per year and €1.5 billion in total for the period 2026-2028 is foreseen.
The flexibility complements the clause for defense spending, creating space for support measures.
Brussels clarifies that generalized fuel subsidies or tax interventions that encourage oil and gas consumption will not be considered eligible and calls for targeted interventions for investments in networks, RES and industrial electrification, not ruling out measures to wean consumers off fossil fuels.
