Event Brief
Meloni presses von der Leyen for EU energy carveout
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Summary: Meloni urged von der Leyen to allow an energy carveout under EU spending rules as Italy seeks flexibility on deficit limits.
WHO: Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Pressed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for an energy carveout in EU spending rules.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: The current crisis warrants flexibility on the framework requiring national budget deficits be kept below 3% of GDP.
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