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Now that the government has finalised its budget for next year, the expected increase in purchasing power in 2025 will be lower than previously estimated. Meanwhile, the budget deficit will be slightly lower. →

Purchasing power restored, public finances need a course correction. →

Purchasing power measures prevent rise in poverty, government deficit remains unchanged. →

The economy is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2023 and 1.4% in 2024. After falling sharply, purchasing power is set to recover by 1.9% in 2024 due to wage growth. Without supplementary policy measures, the number of people in poverty is expected to rise to 5.7% of the population and 7% of children in 2024. →

Purchasing power restored through wage growth, but more people living below the poverty line. →