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77 politicians voted for him, 7 against and 19 abstentions. After this vote, the Seimas heard applause, but soon chanted: “What a shame!” After this vote, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė broke away and addressed the previous ruling coalition.
“I congratulate the previous government for not having increased the deficit for which it is trying to blame me on the cross by not putting money into the budget, not even what is required to meet the minimum requirements of the law. There has never been so much cynicism in this country, ”said the Prime Minister.
The president of the Budget and Finance Commission, Mykolas Majauskas, was outraged. He said the additional funds were not for those who needed them most.
“Doctors work on the front line. It would be very strange for me to look into their eyes when they are raised by assistants rather than doctors.
What is our priority? Why do we think only of ourselves and not of others? ”, Said M. Majauskas.
The initiator of the project R. Juška also responded to such comments: “It is very immoral to oppose doctors with a salary by voting.”
Peasant Valius Ąžuolas was happy with the decision of the MPs after the vote.
“I want to be happy with that decision and remember that the work of Seimas and the quality of the legislation depends a lot on the employees who work at Seimas.
We also need to understand the need for competent people to be fed an adequate salary, “he said after the vote.
The Seimas concludes discussions on the 2021 state budget and parliamentarians will begin voting on its adoption.
Finance Minister Gintarė Skaistė says that budgeted expenditures are optimal, and debt management will be reflected in the 2022 budget, because now the most important thing is to curb the coronavirus pandemic.
“The planned costs are optimal according to the measures that are planned. The expenses are planned for half a year. We hope that during that time the fight will be under control and if we see that the situation does not stabilize as quickly as we forecast, we should have a budget review (…) at the end of spring. Then we can increase combat costs, ”G. Skaistė told reporters at the beginning of the latest budget discussions at the Seimas.
According to her, the main task of the Government is to manage the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences, and debt management is a matter for next year.
Considering MPs’ proposals to provide additional funds in next year’s budget, the Seimas approved several proposals, which were also approved by the Government.
The proposal of the conservative Žygimantas Pavilionis for 44 thousand. to cover the salary of the Permanent Representative of the Seimas before the Congress of the United States. In addition, the proposal of the parliamentarian Laurynas Kasčiūnas for 100 thousand. a reduction of 1 billion euros in credits for the acquisition of assets for the Special Investigation Service and for the remuneration and allowance fund.
The Seimas also approved the proposal of the group of parliamentarians to increase by 19 thousand the allocations for the Ombudsman’s Office for the Protection of Children’s Rights. EUR: are intended for severance pay for the controller.
Governors were outraged by some of the opposition’s proposals to provide additional funds for investment projects, while the opposition, in turn, criticized the Conservatives themselves for making offers of nearly $ 100 million. euros.
“He has formed five budgets and has not included (…) only now has he realized that (the proposal – BNS) is so vital and necessary. You suggest adding more, even if you have not included it yourself. Obviously not it’s as important as you say, ”said Mykolas Majauskas, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee.
“The next time you decide to moralize something, take a look at what your faction is providing,” said Remigijus Žemaitaitis, a member of the Seimas Mixto.
The “peasants” were impressed by the fact that the finance minister was not standing on the podium, but sitting.
“Even because of the sound from the grandstand it can be heard better than from the side, I don’t know why it is like that, but it is,” said Valius Ąžuolas.
At that time, the representative of the Joint Group of Seimas members, Domas Griškevičius, suggested not wasting time and not considering the proposals of the Seimas members, because there are very few parliamentarians in the room.
“Does it make sense to vote, because we see 67 registered members of the Seimas, it is obvious that there is no possibility of making decisions (at least 71 votes are needed – BNS) (…) this vote is a complete waste of time,” he said.
Seimas President Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen declared that the approval of the budget is one of the most important decisions of the year, so “we cannot formally approve it.”
The government has increased spending on managing the coronavirus pandemic through budget adjustments. Additional funds are provided for disability benefits, various allowances, soft loans.
Only for the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath, 934 million euros are allocated for next year. euros.
Government revenue is projected to reach $ 11.25 billion. 15 83 million euros in loans. The budget deficit will reach 4,570 million euros. euros. The government’s debt limit is set at 4,030 million. euros.
The estimated public administration deficit for next year will be 7%. GDP, public debt will reach 51.9 percent. GDP (47.5% this year).
Next year, an average of 9 percent. Old-age pensions will be increased, ten euros – up to 70 euros – of money per child, the minimum wage will be increased from 607 to 642 euros (before taxes). Starting in September of next year, it is planned to provide free school meals not only to freshmen, but to all freshmen as well.
The budget is based on GDP growth of 2.8% next year and wage growth will slow to 4.1%.
The budget must be signed by President Gitan Nauseda before January 1.
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