Finance Committee Meeting: Minister Outlines 2026 Budget Law Project
The finance and budget committees of the People's Representative Assembly, in collaboration with the National Council of Regions and Districts, met to hear the Minister of Finance discuss the 2026 budget law project (PLF).
Key Points Discussed
During the session, Minister Michket Slama Khaldi detailed the central mission of her department:
- Implementing the state's financial policy, covering customs, taxation, public accounting, and budget support services
- Maintaining sustainable economic growth
- Ensuring the country's financial stability
- Financing public expenditures
- Respecting national and international commitments
Minister's Emphasis
The Minister emphasized the need to:
- Strengthen the state's financial autonomy
- Improve its own resources
- Promote tax fairness, ensuring all economic actors contribute equitably
- Have reliable accounts for the state, local authorities, and public institutions
2025 Results
Regarding the 2025 results, the Minister highlighted:
- The repayment of internal and external debts thanks to rigorous budget management, consolidated resources, and controlled treasury
- Improved collection of own resources during the 2021-2025 period
- Revenue growth of 6.9% by the end of September 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, with an execution rate of 72.1%
- Tax revenue increase of 7.6%
- Immediate collection rate of 94.4% of collected own resources
The Minister's presentation provided a comprehensive overview of the 2026 budget law project and the ministry's efforts to ensure the country's financial stability and sustainable growth.
