America News Agency

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic announced that the 2027 budget was prepared around three main priorities: social solidarity, development and investment, and strengthening the country's security and resilience.

According to Plenkovic's statement, the budget projects revenues of 37.3 billion euros and expenditures of 41.5 billion euros.

Under social policies, the government plans to increase pensions, abolish income tax on pension payments, construct elderly care centers and build up to 1,000 affordable housing units across 16 cities and municipalities.

Development investments will focus on improving hospital, school, transportation and sports infrastructure, as well as supporting agriculture and industry.

In the defense sector, plans include the procurement of Leopard tanks, HIMARS and Chunmoo rocket systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, along with enhancing the capabilities of Rafale fighter jets. The government also plans to expand the capacity of the LNG terminal, maintain support for families and invest in water infrastructure projects.