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Fiscal Council: Independent Body for Reviewing Forecasts and Budget Drafts

The Act establishes an independent Fiscal Council tasked with issuing opinions on macroeconomic forecasts and budget drafts regarding their compliance with national and EU fiscal rules. The Minister of Finance is obliged to comply with the Council's opinions or explain the reasons for non-compliance within 2 months, publishing the explanation in the Public Information Bulletin.
Key points
Establishment of an independent Fiscal Council to review macroeconomic forecasts and budget drafts.
Obligation for the Minister of Finance to comply with the Council's opinions or explain reasons for refusal within 2 months.
The Council assesses the budget draft's compliance with, among others, the public debt limit and EU economic governance frameworks.
Council members must meet high competency requirements and submit asset declarations under penalty of criminal liability.
Introduction of amendments to the Public Finance Act regarding expenditure limits and fiscal rules.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-11-21
For 238
Against 198
Abstain 11
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Status:
Enacted
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_750
Process start date: 2024-10-29
Voting date: 2024-11-21
Meeting no: 22
Voting no: 79
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

o Radzie Fiskalnej

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_750.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-10-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an independent Fiscal Council to review macroeconomic forecasts and budget drafts.
  • Obligation for the Minister of Finance to comply with the Council's opinions or explain reasons for refusal within 2 months.
  • The Council assesses the budget draft's compliance with, among others, the public debt limit and EU economic governance frameworks.
  • Council members must meet high competency requirements and submit asset declarations under penalty of criminal liability.
  • Introduction of amendments to the Public Finance Act regarding expenditure limits and fiscal rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Enacted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

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CATEGORIES

Economy