EU opens door to fiscal-rule flexibility for countries’ energy investments
( June 3, 2026, 13:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU countries could get more fiscal leeway to invest under the bloc’s fiscal rules for investments in electricity grids, battery storage and clean-energy generation, the European Commission said in guidance published Wednesday. The flexibility would apply to measures aimed at cutting reliance on imported fossil fuels and accelerating decarbonization, with an annual ceiling of 0.3 percent of GDP between 2026 and 2028.Guidance attached....
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