The Sejm decided on the budget for 2027. Here are the key amounts
Quick Look
- The Sejm plans the second reading of the draft budget bill on December 2, the third reading on December 4, and its submission to the Senate on December 8.
- The project assumes real GDP growth in 2027 at the level of 3%. and average annual inflation of 2.8 percent.
- State budget revenues are expected to amount to PLN 696.4 billion, expenditures to PLN 977.6 billion, and the deficit not to exceed PLN 281.2 billion.
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Why It Matters
The draft budget law for 2027 is being prepared in the context of planned expenditure on defense, public health and safety, assuming GDP growth and controlled inflation.
According to the adopted plan, the second reading of the draft budget bill is to take place on December 2, and the third reading - on December 4. Four days later, the document is to be submitted to the Senate.
The Sejm is to consider possible amendments by the upper house on January 15. After this date, the act will be forwarded to the president, who will have seven days to sign it.
What does the draft budget law assume?
The draft budget law assumes that the real GDP growth in 2027 will amount to 3% and the average annual inflation will amount to 2.8%.
State budget revenues are expected to reach PLN 696.4 billion, and expenses - PLN 977.6 billion. The deficit should not exceed PLN 281.2 billion.
VAT revenues are planned at PLN 363.7 billion. Revenues from CIT are expected to amount to PLN 94.6 billion, and from PIT - PLN 33.4 billion. The income of local governments from shares in PIT is expected to increase from PLN 193.8 billion in 2026 to PLN 206.7 billion in 2027, i.e. by 6.6%.
Defense, public health and safety
The Chancellery of the Prime Minister said that the draft budget focuses on safety, health care and economic development.
PLN 198.1 billion is to be allocated to national defense, which corresponds to 4.51 percent. GDP. The Chancellery of the Prime Minister indicated that some of the arms purchases made under the SAFE program are to be exempt from VAT.
PLN 274.1 billion has been planned for health care - PLN 26.3 billion more than in 2026. The subsidy for the National Health Fund is to amount to PLN 41.5 billion, i.e. PLN 15.5 billion more than a year earlier.
PLN 36.5 billion was allocated for public security, including the police, border guards, State Fire Service, SOP and special services. Together with expenses for pensions and annuities of officers and their families, this will amount to PLN 57.7 billion.
A draft budget-related act has also been submitted to the Public Finance Committee. It assumes, among other things, a loan for the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency and an extension until the end of 2027 of the Capital Investment Fund's ability to use State Treasury securities received in 2025.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The president will sign the budget bill without a veto in January 2028.
Likely · Within weeks
The budget deficit will be financed by issuing treasury bonds.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific amendments can the Senate introduce to the draft budget bill?
- Will the president decide to sign the bill without a veto?
- What are the detailed assumptions regarding the repayment of the loan to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency?
