Presidential Office budget to increase by 60 million CZK next year

The budget for the Office of the President of the Czech Republic is set to increase by over 60 million CZK to 488 million CZK for the next year, according to a proposal released by the Ministry of Finance. The budget, which includes increased spending on the Prague Castle and Lány Chateau, must be approved by the government by the end of September. The overall state budget for 2024 is planned with a deficit of 230 billion CZK, continuing efforts to reduce the deficit from previous years.