I want to know the answer to the following question:
What did retroactively applying the ESA95 methodology result in raising the budget deficit to?
All the background I'm provided with is that "However, it was the retroactive application of ESA95 methodology (applied since 2000) by Eurostat, that finally raised the reference year (1999) budget deficit to 3.38% of GDP, thus exceeding the 3% limit.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: yes