{"id":4422,"date":"2025-02-27T07:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T06:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/https-brigatafolgore-net-difesa-europea-senza-restrizioni-di-deficit\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T07:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T06:44:37","slug":"difesa-europea-litalia-puo-spendere-senza-vincoli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/european-defence-litalia-can-spend-without-constraints\/","title":{"rendered":"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Europe opens up the possibility of <strong>investing in European defence without deficit restrictions<\/strong>an extraordinary opportunity for economic revitalisation and national security. The <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/about\/organisation\/president_en?prefLang=it\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/about\/organisation\/president_en?prefLang=it\" rel=\"noopener\">President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen <\/a>gave the green light to exclude military expenditure from the Stability Pact, allowing Italy to strengthen its defence capabilities without compromising economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ursula-1000x563.jpeg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ursula-1000x563.jpeg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13205 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump proposes 5% of GDP for defence: Italy aims for growth in European defence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2014, NATO has asked its members to allocate 2% of GDP to defence. Italy has already embarked on a path to increase its resources, reaching 1.54% in 2024. With a strategic vision, our government is working to optimise resources and contribute effectively to the Alliance's security, while also strengthening the European defence industrial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"474\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/trump_meloni_afp.webp\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13206\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/trump_meloni_afp.webp 750w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/trump_meloni_afp-300x190.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Presidents Trump and Meloni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Europe united for security: a new scenario for European defence cooperation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza have made clear the need for increased European cooperation. The EU is assuming a key role in managing security and the economy, and Italy is ready to play a leading role in European defence (it participates in the <a href=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/sondaggi\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/sondaggi\/\">SURVEY<\/a>). The 'frugal' countries, traditionally cautious about public spending, now recognise the importance of investing together for a stable and secure future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1.jpg.webp 994w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"559\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1.jpg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13208 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1.jpg 994w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BPM-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Russian Invasion of Ukraina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A strong italy in a stronger europe: the pnrr and new resources for european defence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy, thanks to the PNRR, is already benefiting from EUR 1,944.4 billion to boost the economy. The EU's openness to defence spending represents a further boost for our country, which will be able to modernise its system without having a negative impact on public accounts. The foresight of Italian institutions will be crucial to maximise these resources for the benefit of future generations and European defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR.jpg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13209 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR.jpg 900w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PNRR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PNRR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NATO calls for 'much, much more': Italy ready to contribute to European defence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, emphasises the need to strengthen investment in security. Italy is taking significant steps forward, aiming at an efficient allocation of resources to ensure the security of its citizens and the stability of the continent. The challenge is ambitious, but our country is ready to take it up with determination and responsibility for European defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1.jpg.webp 774w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1-300x171.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1-768x437.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"440\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1.jpg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13210 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1.jpg 774w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Il-segretario-generale-della-NATO-Mark-Rutte-1-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The European Union unites: a common fund for a shared European defence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of uncertainty, Brussels is strengthening its role in common security. At the G20 Finance in South Africa, a possible 'rearmament fund' or even a 'rearmament bank' will be discussed, innovative instruments that could ensure stability and growth. London, despite Brexit, could also re-enter European military cooperation, further expanding the prospects for European defence collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rstd-edf-en-1000x300.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rstd-edf-en-1000x300.jpg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13211 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U<strong>n new global security model based on European defence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paris and London are strengthening their cooperation for a common defence, and Italy is preparing to play a key role in European defence. The idea of a 30,000-strong peacekeeping force in Ukraine is on the table and the EU is showing that it is ready to take strategic decisions for the future. Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for a 'European shield' to guarantee security and stability in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/csdp-missions-map-01-2020-full-0-edited-1.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/csdp-missions-map-01-2020-full-0-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-13214 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EU International Commitments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L<strong>Iitalia as a protagonist in the new international European defence scenario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With NATO, the EU and major global players engaged in redefining security arrangements, Italy has a unique opportunity to consolidate its role in European defence. Our country has always known how to combine prudence and farsightedness, and with the new measures it can make a decisive contribution to international stability. The future is being built today, and Italy is ready to play a leading role in European defence.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Europe opens up the possibility to invest in European defence without deficit restrictions: an extraordinary opportunity for economic recovery and national security. 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