Pavel says he would veto 2025 budget if government ignores own targets

President Petr Pavel says he would veto a law on next year’s state budget if the government ignored its own stated priorities. The head of state made the comment in an interview with the Czech News Agency published on Thursday.

Mr. Pavel said it was key that the budget be transparent and comprehensible. He is due to attend a cabinet session on the matter at the end of August but said he had no wish to interfere.

This year’s state budget is predicated on a deficit of CZK 252 billion. The Finance Ministry expects to reduce the gap to CZK 235 billion next year.