The House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the 5th convocation is scheduled to consider a draft law on state budget for 2017 in the second reading today. The first reading took place on Monday. The current agenda includes 7 draft bills.
In 2017, the refinancing rate is expected to stand at 15-17%. State workers’ salaries are planned to increase by 9%, pensions also expected to grow. Health care, education and culture will be top priorities to receive more funding compared to last year.












