"We have set a high bar for the budget. We aim to keep inflation in check, ensure a record economic growth, increase the minimum wage in real terms, and kickstart key investments, particularly in energy and rail infrastructure.
Alongside these goals, we are also increasing defense and military spending," Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated during a press conference.
The Polish government confirmed that the 2025 budget focuses on the nation's security needs, including energy security. "We have also decided on record-high defense spending, close to 190 billion PLN," PM Tusk affirmed.
Additionally, 222 billion PLN (51.06 billion EUR) will be allocated to healthcare, marking a significant increase compared to 191 billion PLN (43.93 billion EUR) in 2024.
In 2025, the Polish government plans to continue its policy of supporting economic growth, projecting a 3.9% increase, while also providing financial assistance to those in need through social programs and salary raises for public sector employees.
These measures aim to combine economic stability with improved living standards by funding programs like the 800 Plus initiative, record-high pay raises for teachers, and a 20% increase for the entire public sector.
Recently, the government made decisions to significantly raise the salaries of social workers, and the so-called "grandmother allowance" will be paid out in the fall.
The Polish government expects the public finance sector deficit to be 5.5% in 2025, while the debt of government and local government institutions will reach 59.8%.
Earlier, Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz announced via social media that the government would allocate 4.3 billion PLN (0.99 billion EUR) for housing in 2025, over 50% more than this year.
She added that social housing should be prioritized, while the "0% Loan" program does not merit support from these funds.
Source: IAR/KPRM/X/@PremierRP/@Kpelczynska
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