Czech government approves 2027 budget with 386 billion CZK deficit

Czech state budget budget deficit pension valorization fuel price regulation public sector wages

The Czech government has approved a 2027 state budget proposal featuring a 386 billion CZK deficit, which is approximately 3 billion CZK lower than the previous August draft. This deficit represents the second-largest in the country's history. The budget includes provisions for increasing public-sector wages by 5 to 9 percent and rising spending on education and pensions.

To support seniors, the government approved a pension valorization that will increase the average old-age pension to 22,196 CZK. Additionally, retirees will receive a one-time extraordinary payment of 2,000 CZK. President Petr Pavel has criticized the high level of the deficit, noting that the reduction does not change the overall scale of the debt.

Regarding energy and fuel, the government is preparing measures to combat rising fuel prices, with specific details to be announced following a cabinet meeting. The state will also resume daily regulation of maximum fuel prices starting October 1 and will reduce the consumption tax on diesel. Meanwhile, Czech gas storage levels are currently at 74 percent capacity, which remains above the EU average.

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Alena Schillerová · Aleš Juchelka · Andrej Babiš · Czech Government · Czech Republic · European Commission · Karel Havlíček · Martin Kupka · Miloš Zeman · Motoristé · ODS · Petr Macinka

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[● 6 SOURCES] Andrej Babiš claims that criticism of the judiciary is legitimate. www.extra.cz
[● 7 SOURCES] Babiš stated the state paid 400 million CZK in compensation for judicial errors over the last four years. www.extra.cz
[● 6 SOURCES] Babiš alleged the existence of a mafia that orders judicial imprisonments. www.reflex.cz · www.extra.cz
[● 9 SOURCES] Babiš cited the Čapí hnízdo case as evidence of judges ruling without proof. www.reflex.cz · hlidacipes.org · www.extra.cz
[● 7 SOURCES] The Judges' Union stated that Babiš's remarks undermine public trust in the independent judiciary. www.reflex.cz · www.extra.cz · radiozurnal.rozhlas.cz
[● 3 SOURCES] The government will approve the budget on Monday.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government has prepared measures to combat high fuel prices, which will be announced on Monday.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The reintroduction of a waiting period for sick leave is not on the table now, but it will certainly return to discussion.
[DISPUTED] The proposed state budget deficit is expected to reach 389 billion CZK.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government will announce positive news regarding pension increases on Monday.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ministers from the Motorist party will support the state budget proposal for next year at Monday's government meeting.
[● 3 SOURCES] Coalition partners agreed on savings amounting to several billion CZK and legislative adjustments to reduce spending by 20 billion CZK next year.