The Ministry of Finance Estimates the State Budget Deficit After August at Approximately PLN 151 Billion.
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State budget revenues after the first eight months of 2026 amounted to PLN 387.2 billion, while expenditures reached PLN 538.3 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance. The deficit reached PLN 151.1 billion, or 55.6% of the limit provided for in the Budget Act.
Public spending is growing at a surprisingly slow pace, but this isn't a result of government austerity. At the same time, the budget deficit is swelling month by month, exceeding PLN 151 billion after August. Revenues are rising, primarily due to high corporate income tax (CIT) revenues, while VAT revenues are growing much more slowly.
After August, state budget revenues exceeded PLN 387.2 billion, while expenditures reached nearly PLN 538.3 billion, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday. According to estimated budget execution data, the deficit amounted to approximately PLN 151 billion, or 55.6% of the plan included in this year's budget.
The state budget deficit after the first eight months of 2026 is approximately PLN 151 billion, according to Ministry of Finance estimates published on Tuesday. It has increased significantly in the last month.
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