The Czech National Budget Council (NRR) has sharply criticized the government’s proposed budget for next year, deeming its fiscal policy overly expansionary. The NRR asserts that the government of Andrej Babiš is reversing years of deficit reduction and simultaneously relaxing domestic fiscal rules. They find the planned path for consolidating public finances to be lacking in credibility. The projected state budget deficit is set to increase to 389 billion Czech crowns next year, a significant rise from the planned 310 billion crowns for this year. The council’s report signals concerns over the sustainability of the government's financial strategy and a potential shift away from fiscal responsibility. This criticism raises questions about the long-term economic implications of the proposed budget.