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Surplus at €654m in Q3 2025 - Annual Decrease of €217m

Published January 22, 2026, 11:28
Surplus at €654m in Q3 2025 - Annual Decrease of €217m

The government's fiscal surplus in the third quarter of 2025 amounted to €654 million, but showed an annual decrease of €217 million. This decrease is due to the faster increase in spending (10.3%) compared to the rise in revenue (2.6%). Social contributions increased by 5.7% to €1.2 billion, while tax revenues on income and wealth increased by 0.8% to €1.3 billion. In terms of expenditure, social benefits increased by 7.9% to €1.3 billion, while staff compensation increased by 5.6% to €955.6 million.