A corrigendum to a Council Recommendation on Poland's economic, social, employment, structural, and budgetary policies corrects the general government deficit figure for 2025 from 6.4% to 7.3% of GDP, based on Eurostat data from April 22, 2026. The amendment, published in a Council note, revises recital (10) of the original recommendation (ST 11133/26) to reflect the updated fiscal data.
The corrected deficit figure is significantly higher than the previously cited 6.4% for 2024, indicating a deterioration in Poland's fiscal position. The revision relies on Eurostat's official data release, ensuring that EU policy recommendations are grounded in accurate statistics. The change may affect the assessment of Poland's compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact and could influence future surveillance by the Council and the European Commission.
Poland's fiscal situation has been under scrutiny as the EU reviews member states' budgetary policies within the framework of the European Semester. The higher deficit figure may prompt the Council to recommend more stringent fiscal consolidation measures or adjust the timeline for deficit reduction. The corrigendum ensures that policy guidance reflects the most recent and reliable data, maintaining the integrity of the EU's economic governance procedures.
Stakeholders affected include Polish national authorities, which may face increased pressure to implement corrective measures; EU institutions, which rely on accurate data for surveillance; and financial markets, which monitor fiscal indicators for investment decisions. The revised deficit also has implications for Poland's borrowing costs and its position within the EU's excessive deficit procedure, if applicable.