“I think the budget is logical, and those proposals are quite normal,” the politician told reporters on Monday after the meeting of the elders of the coalition factions.
According to him, the Freedom faction appreciates the Government’s efforts in adjusting the next year’s draft budget.
“We appreciate the Government’s efforts to adjust the budget. It seems to me that those corrections allow us to say that (road – BNS) Vilnius-Utena will move from the point of death and reconstruction will take place, more will be allocated to the non-formal education basket and this will allow more children to attend clubs. This morning, the Government approved several more budget improvements, some of which we have registered. It seems to me that those steps are rational and logical”, said V. Mitala.
“How the vote will be tomorrow, we will consult with the faction, I don’t want to announce anything and we will inform you,” he added.
In November, the Government approved the additional allocation of 40 million for the reconstruction of the Vilnius-Utena road. euros – this amount of funds is expected to be received from the increased road toll for heavy vehicles, the so-called vignettes. Another 117 million It is planned to provide additional support from the European Union by taking funds from later years in this EU financial perspective.
According to Finance Minister Gintarė Skaistė, a total of 872 million is expected for roads in 2024. euros.
Also 3.5 million EUR was additionally added to education, the majority of which is 3 million. EUR – will be for non-formal education of children, 0.5 million. EUR – to modernize the infrastructure of educational institutions in Southeastern Lithuania.
The Seimas intends to adopt the state budget on Tuesday.
Its expected deficit reaches the limit of the Maastricht criterion – 3 percent. gross domestic product.
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2024-07-31 09:09:11