16 EU Countries Seek Flexibility for Defense Spending #worldnews #news

Over half of EU countries are seeking to boost defense budgets by activating an emergency clause allowing spending up to 1.5% of GDP for four years. Germany and Denmark are among those taking action, signaling a united push for stronger rearmament efforts.
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Overview:
• Over half of EU countries plan to activate an emergency clause allowing them to exceed budget limits for defense investments, with 16 countries requesting greater fiscal flexibility.
• The exemption permits countries to increase defense spending up to 1.5% of GDP annually for four years without breaching EU fiscal rules.
• Twelve countries have already formally requested this flexibility, while some major economies like Italy and France are not seeking the exemption due to their healthier public finances.
• Germany is the only significant EU economy planning to utilize the clause, and Denmark has joined to send a political message of unity in rearmament efforts.
• The EU deadline for decision is April 30, with activation of the clause potentially happening by July, amid ongoing discussions on defense spending targets within NATO.

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