Explanation
- A
Only one
Only one. The Pact caps deficits (and debt). It does not require sharing infrastructure or technology.
- B
Only two
Only two. Statements 2 and 3 are not SGP.
- C
All three
All three. Only the fiscal-limit limb is right.
- D
None
None. The deficit rule is the Pact’s core.
Summary. Official key is (a) only one. The Stability and Growth Pact sets EU fiscal rules — notably a deficit ceiling (3% of GDP) and a debt reference (60%). It is not a treaty to share infrastructure or technology.
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