Cyprus forecasts 2027 fiscal surplus amid global tensions with €16.9bn revenue and €15.8bn expenditure
Cyprus is set to present its 2027 state budget, projecting a fiscal surplus despite challenges posed by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The budget, scheduled for Cabinet approval on 16 September, aims for a 2.8% surplus, with public debt expected to decline to 46.8% of GDP. Economic growth is forecast at 2.9%, inflation at 2.5%, and unemployment at 4.5%.
State revenue is anticipated to reach €16.9 billion, primarily from consumption taxes, VAT, income, and wealth taxes. Total expenditure is projected at €15.8 billion, with social benefits (€6.3 billion) and state payroll (€4.4 billion) constituting the largest spending areas. Expenditure ceilings were set earlier, emphasizing fiscal discipline and limiting unplanned commitments.
The government intends to accelerate state modernization through reforms in property management, building permits, local government, justice, and anti-corruption. Efforts will also focus on optimizing public sector staffing while containing payroll costs, supported by a study of the public sector structure and the adoption of best practices.
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