Joint Committee Resumes Discussions on 2025 Finance Bill
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the joint committee comprising the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) resumed discussions to examine and adopt the articles of the 2025 Finance Bill (PLF).
Article 12: Extension of Early Retirement Program
The discussions began with the approval of Article 12, which extends the early retirement program before the legal age until 2028, one year longer than initially planned.
Minister of Finance Expresses Reservations
During her intervention, Sihem Nemsia, Minister of Finance, expressed her reservations about this measure. She explained that the extension would generate additional charges for the state budget, estimated at 240 million dinars per year.
Limiting the Program's Financial Impact
She therefore urged deputies to limit the application of this program to three years, until 2027, in order to reduce its financial impact.
Validation of PLF 2025 Title and Budgetary Missions
The previous day, deputies had validated the title of the PLF 2025 as well as the various budgetary missions and special missions inscribed therein.
Context of Budgetary Challenges
This decision to extend the program comes in a context where the state's budgetary balances continue to be closely scrutinized, highlighting the financial challenges facing the country.
