Economy

03 March, 2026 / 06:38

/ 10 December, 2025

2026 Budget provides for record investments in infrastructure

Parliament will examine the draft state budget law for 2026 in first reading, which focuses on major investments in infrastructure, economic modernization and development of social services. The parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance approved the report for the document today.

According to the project, starting next year, the minimum salary in the public sector will increase from 5,500 to 6,300 lei, and budget revenues are estimated at 79.67 billion lei, an increase of 5.1% compared to 2025. Expenditures amount to 100.57 billion lei, 7% more than last year, with 93% of these covered by the state's general resources.

Capital investments will reach a record level of 3 billion lei, 35.6% more than in 2025, for 85 projects focusing on roads, nurseries, kindergartens, water and sewerage, energy, and agricultural development. The largest part, 1.44 billion lei, is allocated to the economic sector, with most funds directed towards rehabilitating road infrastructure financed from external sources.

For health, 9.89 billion lei are allocated, for education – 21.94 billion lei, and for social protection – 22.47 billion lei. The project includes investments in electronic health records, increased access to innovative medicines, free student meals, kindergarten renovations, and support for administrative-territorial units.

“It is essential that the planned budget is maximized. We will closely monitor the expenditure execution rate,” stated Radu Marian, president of the Committee for Economy, Budget, and Finance.

The estimated budget deficit for 2026 amounts to 20.9 billion lei and will be financed from internal and external sources. The document seeks to strengthen economic resilience, increase competitiveness, and promote strategic investments in priority sectors.

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