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Examination of the 2026 Budget Bill
The Finance Committee of the Assembly and the National Council of Regions examined the key points of the 2026 budget bill on October 30, 2025, in the presence of the Minister of Finance.
Presentation of the Budget
The Minister presented a budget focused on social justice and regional development, with a projected growth rate of 3.3% and estimated own resources of 52,560 million dinars. The objective is to:
- Strengthen budgetary autonomy
- Stimulate investment
- Improve the quality of public services
- Continue social programs for low-income families and precarious workers
Reservations Expressed by Deputies
However, deputies expressed their reservations, denouncing the lack of profound tax reforms and calling for:
- Better valorization of national wealth
- Control of debt
- More effective management of public finances
Minister's Response
The Minister reaffirmed the social dimension of the budget, announcing:
- Salary increases
- Continuation of the subsidy reform
- Gradual implementation of economic reforms She specified that recourse to international borrowing remains a simple option, subject to favorable terms and concrete development projects.
