The Finance Minister Petrit Malaj presented the draft 2027 state budget at the Conference of Parliamentary Group Leaders, outlining plans to strengthen social welfare, maintain fiscal stability and advance EU integration.

The proposed budget envisages more than €10 billion in public spending, including approximately €2 billion in public investments. Key measures include pension indexation in April 2027, the doubling of monthly pension bonuses at a projected cost of 20 billion lek (€200 million), increased support for people with disabilities and expanded benefits for families with young children.

The government also plans increased funding for healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and national security, while targeting a budget deficit of 2.3% of GDP and public debt of 52.4% of GDP in 2027.

The draft budget will be discussed further in parliamentary committees.