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Disagreements in Parliament over Referral of Equal Burden Sharing Fund Budget – €7-10 Allowances for War Prisoners

Published March 17, 2026, 17:19
Disagreements in Parliament over Referral of Equal Burden Sharing Fund Budget – €7-10 Allowances for War Prisoners

There are disagreements in Parliament regarding the referral of the budget of the Equal Burden Sharing Fund, with MPs pointing to the tight timeframes due to the upcoming elections. The disagreement concerns the utilization of the undistributed amount of the transfer fee for refugees. The Ministry of Finance and the Legal Service disagree with Parliament's amendment, arguing that it violates the separation of powers and that Parliament cannot change the purpose of state spending. The Equal Burden Sharing Fund states that it cannot proceed with spending due to the pending budget and calls for solutions. Additionally, it was reported that the publication of the fund's plans has been suspended.