The 2027 State Budget proposal projects that revenue from fees, fines, and penalties will grow by 6.1% next year, reaching over 4 billion euros.
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The 2027 State Budget proposal includes a 50-euro monthly increase for pensioners in 2027, with pension updates potentially extending through 2029. These measures are contingent upon the approval of the budget by parliament.
The government's proposed 2027 State Budget, submitted on Thursday, includes a 3.88% update to IRS tax brackets. VAT rates and fuel taxes remain unchanged from their current levels.
The 2027 State Budget proposal maintains fiscal restraint to guarantee a surplus, offering no new measures to address the cost of living and leaving very little budgetary flexibility should economic conditions worsen.