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State Budget Implementation: Annual Revenue Decrease, Expenditure Increase

Published December 30, 2025, 19:23
State Budget Implementation: Annual Revenue Decrease, Expenditure Increase

The implementation of the State Budget for the first eleven months of 2025 shows a decrease in revenue compared to 2024, while a slight increase is observed in expenditure. Specifically, revenue amounted to €8.60 billion, representing 73% of the budget (compared to 82% in 2024), and expenditure to €9.59 billion, with an implementation rate of 74% (compared to 71% in 2024). The decrease in revenue is mainly due to reduced loan disbursements, while the increase in expenditure is due to increased transfers and grants. There is an increase in direct and indirect taxes, but this is not enough to offset the overall decrease in revenue. Indirect taxes increased by 4%, mainly due to the increase in VAT revenue, other indirect taxes and consumption taxes. Direct taxes increased by 6%, due to the increase in income tax for legal and natural persons. Regarding expenditure, a slight decrease is observed in salaries, pensions and gratuities, while loan repayments and interest remain significant. The report demonstrates a general trend of slowing budget implementation, which requires further monitoring and possible corrective action.