On Tuesday, October 14, the government approved a draft law on the 2026 state budget and the medium-term budget framework for 2026–2028, which was prepared in accordance with European Union (EU) and national fiscal discipline rules. The consolidated state budget revenue for 2026 is planned to be EUR 16.1 billion, while expenditure is planned to be EUR 17.9 billion. The budget for 2026 has been developed with a view to ensuring a more secure future, providing for additional investments in national security, support for families with children and quality education, while maintaining the historically highest level of EU fund investments, as well as an increase in local government revenues of 151.4 million euros, strengthening the resilience…