4:54 21 January 2026
President signs budget
President Karol Nawrocki has approved the 2026 state budget while simultaneously sending it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review, his office announced Monday on Platform X.
In a video statement, Nawrocki said he opted to sign the bill to avoid destabilizing public finances, warning that a lack of budget “would pose a risk to the stability and predictability of state affairs.” Referring the bill to the Tribunal, he added, was intended to “protect the future of Poland” and ensure the government cannot use an unsigned budget as an excuse for inaction.
The act sets expenditures at PLN 918.9 billion with a deficit capped at PLN 271.7 billion. Revenues are projected at PLN 647.2 billion, including VAT at PLN 341.5 billion, excise at PLN 103.3 billion, CIT at PLN 80.4 billion, and PIT at PLN 32 billion.
Public debt is expected to reach 53.8% of GDP—below the 55% prudential limit—with major outlays for defense (over PLN 200 billion; 4.81% of GDP), healthcare (PLN 247.8 billion; 6.81%), and transport infrastructure (PLN 53.9 billion).
