Today, the National Assembly meets to vote on the final texts of the 2026 Budget.
The draft law enters the plenary hall for second reading, after the budget committee prepared the final report after a 12-hour session. The Parliament has already adopted the budgets of the Public Health Insurance Fund and the Health Fund.
The macro framework of The state budget projects a record deficit of 7.2 billion euros and an excess deficit of 5.7% of GDP. The calculations were made assuming economic growth of 2.6% and average annual inflation of 4.3%. The measures to control the balance should come into effect from August 1, 2026.
The main disputes between the ruling party and the opposition are aimed at:
Government debt: Forecasts indicate that it will exceed 50 billion euros in a three-year period. Employment contracts: A lower weight for the internship is introduced for 4-hour contracts compared to 8-hour contracts. Excise duties: An increase in the price of cigarettes is expected due to an increase in excise duty rates.