During his speech in the Sejm, Minister Domański noted that the project secures financing for key state functions – both external and internal security, as well as economic development. — This is the budget of an ambitious Poland and a safe Poland – he said. According to him, the country needs a coherent vision that will, on the one hand, respond to the challenges of the future and, on the other hand, ensure resistance to unforeseen crises.
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Minister Domański summarized that the draft budget is not only intended to support development and investments, but also to improve the situation of households. — With this budget, we say goodbye to the high prices and stagnation that we found in 2023. It is a plan for the long-term strength and resilience of the Polish economy – he declared.
Investments as a driver of growth
The government focuses on development through investment. In 2026, they are to be the main factor driving the economy, both in the public and private sectors. The minister announced that their dynamics will be approximately 8 percent, significantly above the average in recent years.
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The budget is based on the pillars:
- innovation,
- digitalization,
- competitiveness of the economy.
Here are the basic assumptions of the 2026 budget.
Poland remains – as the minister emphasized – the fastest growing large economy in the European Union, ranking 6th among EU countries in terms of growth rate. The government predicts real GDP growth:
- 3.4 percent in 2025,
- 3.5 percent in 2026
This is significantly above forecasts for the euro zone. At the same time, inflation is expected to stabilize close to the NBP target. According to estimates:
- 3.7 percent in 2024,
- 3 percent in 2025
Income and expenses: ambitious financial plans
The project shows that:
- state budget expenses — PLN 918.9 billion,
- income — PLN 647.2 billion,
- deficit — no more than PLN 271.7 billion.
The most important sources of income:
- VAT – PLN 341.5 billion,
- excise tax – PLN 103.3 billion,
- CIT – PLN 80.4 billion,
- PIT – PLN 32 billion.
The government announces a gradual reduction of the deficit in the coming years thanks to improved economic conditions and responsible fiscal policy.
Record spending on safety and health
The largest expense items are:
- national defense — PLN 200 billion (4.81% of GDP), including army modernization,
- health care — PLN 247.8 billion (6.81% of GDP),
- roads and railways — PLN 53.9 billion (PLN 20.1 billion from the budget).
PLN 2.4 billion has been allocated for maritime economy, and expenditure on education and science will increase by PLN 1 billion compared to 2025.
Social programs maintained and expanded
The budget provides for the continuation of the largest social programs:
- “Family 800+” – PLN 61.7 billion,
- and 14th pension – PLN 31.8 billion,
- “Active Parent” – PLN 6 billion,
- “Dobry Start” – PLN 1.4 billion,
- social contributions (including for parents on leave) – PLN 4.8 billion.
Approximately PLN 22 billion has been allocated for the indexation of pensions and annuities from March 1, 2026. For widow's pension – PLN 7 billion, and for increasing the funeral allowance to PLN 7,000. PLN – PLN 1.2 billion.
