Minister Demo presents the 2026 Local Government Budget at the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense. Today, at the meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense, the Minister of State for Local Governance, Mr. Ervin Demo, presented the 2026 Local Government Budget, emphasizing the steady progress of local finances and the government’s strong support for local authorities. In the 2026 budget:
– The government transfer to local authorities increases by 6.2%, ensuring greater financial resources for municipalities.
– Municipalities have improved financial discipline, increasing local tax revenues by 8%, which translates into **over €1 billion** made available to them for development and public services.
– An additional **€200 million** from sectoral programs and line ministry investments will be added to the local budget, bringing the total to **€1.2 billion**.
This budget represents an important step toward strengthening local autonomy, increasing the financial capacities of municipalities, and improving services for citizens. It also demonstrates the government’s unwavering support for the development and empowerment of local governance. 🤝