The Verkhovna Rada adopted the law on amendments to the state budget
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the law on amendments to the law “On State budget of Ukraine for 2017”. “For” vote of 226 deputies.
Bill No. 6600 was prepared for the purpose of sending overfulfillment of the state budget to increase spending to address the difficult issues of defense, public order and state security, socio-economic issues.
ACCEPTED!#ЗП6600 changes in the State budget for 2017 with revisions➡ it’s amazing https://t.co/i54Xdzs3L1 pic.twitter.com/XEElzeXetp
— The Verkhovna Rada (@verkhovna_rada) July 13, 2017
“In 2017 it is expected to continue economic growth while preserving macroeconomic stability: real GDP growth is projected at 1.8%, the volume of nominal GDP -2 845,8 billion UAH, consumer price index (in average annual terms) – 112,9%, the consumer price index (December to December of previous year) – 111,2%”, – stated in the explanatory Memorandum.
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Taking into account the adopted amendments, the state budget revenues are proposed to increase by 26.0 billion UAH, including the General Fund 25.0 billion UAH and special Fund of 1.0 billion.
At the same time, the Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman thanked the MPs for the adoption of amendments to the budget. “I thank the deputies for approved budget changes for 2017”, – he wrote on Twitter.
I thank the deputies for approved budget changes for 2017. Please accept the decision about prolongation of work @verkhovna_rada to 21 hours.
— Volodymyr Groysman (@VGroysman) July 13, 2017