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Kosovo government approves 4.27 billion euro draft budget for 2027 FAST-MOVING
The Kosovo government has approved a draft budget for 2027 totaling 4.27 billion euros, representing an increase of approximately 300 million euros compared to the 2026 initial budget. The proposed budget allocates 1.45 billion euros for subsidies and transfers, including pensions and child benefits, and 1.085 billion euros for salaries and benefits.
Key provisions include a 13th salary for public sector employees and an increase in the salary coefficient to 120 euros starting July 1, 2027. Capital investments are projected at approximately 1.07 billion euros. Additionally, the budget earmarks 908 million euros for municipalities, though some officials have expressed concern that the municipalities' share of the total budget is decreasing proportionally.
The draft budget also includes funding for the establishment of a national airline, investments in sports infrastructure for the Prishtina 2030 Mediterranean Games, and increased resources for the defense teams of four former KLA leaders. Prime Minister Albin Kurti noted that funds for essential medicines and family medicine centers will be increased by redirecting savings from reduced official foreign travel costs.
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Ahmet Ismaili · Albin Kurti · Arbërie Nagavci · European Union · Government of Kosovo · Hague · Hekuran Murati · Jeton Zulfaj · KLA · Kosovo · Kosovo Assembly · Kosovo Customs
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of identified Russian-linked physical attacks or plans in Europe rose from three in 2022 to 34 in 2024.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kosovo lost 43.8 million euros from the EU Growth Plan.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The World Bank projects Kosovo's economy will grow by 3.6 percent in 2026. www.syri-vision.tv
- [● 4 SOURCES] The total value of the EU Growth Plan for Kosovo is 882.6 million euros.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kosovo failed to complete six out of thirteen reform steps by the June deadline.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kosovo's first export at the Dheu i Bardhë border point was realized following the Kosovo-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kosovo Customs collected 186.6 million euros in revenue during October 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Customs revenue in October 2026 increased by 5.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Kosovo's economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026. www.syri-vision.tv · balkans.aljazeera.net · insajder.net
- [● 9 SOURCES] The 2027 budget includes a 13th salary for public sector employees. balkans.aljazeera.net · insajder.net · www.suharekaonline.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] 908 million euros are allocated to municipalities in the 2027 budget. balkans.aljazeera.net · insajder.net · www.suharekaonline.com · informim.net · fjala.al
- [● 2 SOURCES] The budget provides for the establishment of a national airline. insajder.net