Budget 2027 Priorities
The article discusses the government's plan to prepare the 2027 budget, aimed at reducing the fiscal deficit of approximately 2.009 billion dinars (around 4.1% of GDP) without increasing taxes or cutting capital investments and essential services. Achieving this requires boosting domestic revenues from 10.196 billion to 10.757 billion dinars and controlling the growth of expenditures, especially managing current spending, which grew by 8.4% up to April 2026. The focus is on reducing the growth rate of discretionary spending and improving tax collection efficiency. The main challenge lies in reducing the deficit without translating that into lower spending that could impact economic growth and employment opportunities, as the burden of debt servicing and ongoing expenditures pose obstacles to financing infrastructure and development projects. Therefore, the plan emphasizes increasing revenues through expanding the tax base and fighting tax evasion, while ensuring a balance between fiscal discipline and sustainable development.
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