Ruling coalition divided over projected budget deficit for 2025

The government coalition is divided over the proposed state budget deficit for 2025, Czech Television reported. While Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura is pushing for a deficit of CZK 235 billion, TOP 09 leader Markéta Pekarová Adamová would favour a bolder cut in public finances. to below CZK 200 billion.

On the other hand, the Mayors and Independents and the Pirate Party argue that any budget cuts must take into account the pressing needs of several key sectors, such as the need to increase spending on education, internal security and housing support. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has expressed support for the projected CZK 235 billion state budget deficit in 2025.