The draft law on budget appropriations for 2026 has been approved in principle by the Assembly of Kosovo.
In a session of the Kosovo Assembly, where there was much debate about the budget presentation, the draft budget was approved in first reading.
With 66 votes in favor, 32 against and 5 abstentions, the Kosovo budget for 2026 was approved for consideration, reports Telegrafi.
The budget vote in first reading faced opposition from opposition parties, which requested more time to analyze the draft law, which contains about 700 pages.
The proposed budget for 2026 amounts to 4 billion euros.
Of the total amount of 3.955.595,904 billion, 998 million euros have been allocated for capital investments, while the majority of the budget, or over 1.3 billion euros, is expected to be spent on subsidies and transfers.
Over 980 million euros have been allocated for the salaries and allowances of over 91 thousand public sector employees. Goods and services will cost 509 million euros, while utility expenses will cost over 35 million euros.
To become law, it must also pass a second reading in the Assembly. /Telegrafi/
