Kurti government sends 2027 draft budget to the Assembly
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What happened
The Government of Kosovo sent the 2027 draft budget to the Assembly on 2026-11-02 with planned spending of EUR 4.27 billion and new allocations for public pay, war-legacy legal support, and other line items.
Why it matters
Assembly passage now becomes the formal mechanism through which the government must hold its majority together and defend the financing of new spending commitments. Changes made during committee and plenary review will show whether the cabinet can protect flagship promises while keeping municipal and sectoral demands contained.
The Kurti government approved and submitted Kosovo's 2027 draft budget to the Assembly on 2026-11-02, setting total spending at EUR 4.27 billion. The proposal includes politically sensitive items such as a 13th salary, a mid-2027 increase in the wage coefficient, and higher funding for defense teams linked to former KLA leaders at The Hague. The next phase is Assembly review and passage, turning the budget into a test of coalition discipline, spending priorities, and fiscal credibility.
Watch for
Assembly of Kosovo publication of the 2027 draft budget bill and committee referral on 2026-11-05 or 2026-11-06 Assembly Committee on Budget, Labour and Transfers announcement of its first review session and amendment schedule by 2026-11-07 Ministry of Finance release of detailed fiscal tables showing the cost and start date of the mid-2027 wage coefficient increase by 2026-11-07 Parliamentary group statements from Vetevendosje or coalition partners confirming support for the 13th salary line item before the first committee sitting
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