Government spending
Business circles welcome government’s savings package
Business leaders have voiced support for the measures announced by the government aimed at reining in spending and boosting efficiency in the public sector, saying that the package will contribute to the fight against inflation.
The savings package was unveiled by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek on May 13.
Government unveils savings measures package
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek have unveiled savings measures package aimed at increasing efficiency in the public sector.
The measures have three main pillars: Public savings, discipline in the budget spending and efficiency in public investments, Şimşek said at a press conference in Ankara.
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Policy consistency to help lower inflation, boost reserves: Fitch
Expected post-election fiscal tightening would strengthen the effectiveness of Türkiye's monetary policy, in the context of weakened transmission channels, Fitch Ratings has said.
"If sustained, this improvement in policy consistency should support lower inflation, a narrower current account deficit and a recovery in international reserves," the rating agency added.
Georgiadis: Kasselakis calls for reduction in healthcare
The Minister of Health emphasised growth in public expenditure in healthcare
IMF sees primary budget surplus at 2.1% of GDP
The International Monetary Fund forecasts a primary surplus of 2.1% of GDP for Greece this year and a decrease in public debt by 10 percentage points to 158.8% of GDP in its report on fiscal developments (Fiscal Monitor).
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Treasury posts cash balance deficit in February
According to data released by the Treasury and Finance Ministry, the treasury cash balance posted a deficit of 198 billion Turkish Liras ($6.2 billion) in February.
Cash revenues rose from 208 billion liras in February 2023 to 563 billion liras last month, while expenditures leaped 100 percent to 761 billion liras.
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Primary surplus of €3.92 billion last year
The state budget balance for January-December of 2023 presented a deficit of 3.76 billion euros, against a target for a deficit of €8.34 billion that has been incorporated into the 2024 budget introductory report, and a deficit of €11.65 billion for 2022.
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Fiscal reforms agreed by EU governments
European Union finance ministers agreed on Wednesday on changes to the EU's fiscal rules updating them to the post-pandemic realities of high public debt and the need for massive public investment to fight climate change.
The pact is complex but is built on two crucial principles: an upper limit for a country's national budget deficit, and an upper limit for its total public debt.
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Parliament to vote on 2024 state budget
In a culmination of a five-day debate on the 2024 state budget, the Greek Parliament concludes proceedings on Sunday with speeches from the Prime Minister and leaders of parliamentary groups.
Following this, an electronic roll-call vote is slated for the budget, assuming the significance of a vote of confidence in the government.
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Bulgarian Finance Minister Reports State Budget Deficit Drop in November
Finance Minister Asen Vassilev announced a significant decline in the state budget deficit for November, reaching a mere 0.6%. This marks a milestone in over two decades, with revenue from taxes surpassing expenditures—a first in this time frame.