MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – ReArm Europe – E-002970/2025

Question for written answer  E-002970/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Moritz Körner (Renew)

In the ReArm Europe plan, the Commission proposes that Member States may deviate from their net expenditure path under the Stability and Growth Pact by up to 1.5 % of GDP, provided that this deviation is due to increased national defence spending and that the national escape clause is activated.

• 1.Which specific reference year and baseline are being used to calculate the maximum allowed increase in defence spending of up to 1.5 % of GDP?
• 2.In the case of the year 2025, what is the maximum amount by which each Member State can deviate from its net expenditure path, assuming the national escape clause is fully activated?

Submitted: 17.7.2025