I Kommissionens rapport tages der ligeledes hensyn til, om det offentlige underskud overstiger de offentlige investeringsudgifter, samt til alle andre relevante forhold, herunder medlemsstatens økonomiske og budgetmæssige situation på mellemlang sigt.  
The Commission's report shall also take into account whether the government deficit exceeds government investment expenditure and take into account all other relevant factors, including the medium-term economic and budgetary position of the Member State.  