The new 2026 draft budget is being considered by the Finance Committee in parliament. Yesterday, at a cabinet meeting, the budget plan for next year was approved.
Previously, the social partners from the Tripartite Council also gave the green light to the draft budgets of the state, social security and the health fund, BNT recalls. The budget for next year provides for a 10% increase in income in the public sector, instead of the initial option of 5 percent. The budget deficit remains at 3%.
The minimum wage will be 620 euros and 20 euro cents, and the maximum social security income - 2,300 euros. Maternity pay in the second year is 460 euros. An increase in pensions of between 7 and 8 percent is also planned from July next year.
The increase in social security contributions by 2 percentage points, the increase in dividend tax to 10 percent, as well as the introduction of software for sales by merchants are eliminated. After the budget plan is considered and voted on by the committees in the National Assembly, it is due to be voted on by the deputies at first reading and in the plenary hall.