On December 11, 2025, Warsaw’s City Council approved a 2026 budget projecting roughly 28.5 billion PLN in revenues and over 32 billion PLN in spend, earmarking record funds for education, public transport, and security.
Revenue and Debt Outlook
The 2026 budget forecasts about 28.497 billion PLN in revenue, a 3.9 % rise from 2025, largely driven by PIT, CIT, and general grants. A new tax‑revenue distribution scheme is expected to add nearly 2 billion PLN to the capital budget.
Expenditure Profile and Deficit
Total spending is set at 32.178 billion PLN, comprising 28.242 billion PLN in operating costs and 3.936 billion PLN in capital investments. The council projected a fiscal deficit of 3.681 billion PLN, with an operational shortfall of 225 million PLN.
Education, Transport, and Security Commitments
Education will absorb 10.128 billion PLN, while transport receives 6.141 billion PLN, including about 5 billion PLN for public‑transport subsidies. The security envelope totals 611 million PLN, covering police, fire, and emergency services.
Suburban Allocations and Local Investments
Mokotów receives the largest share of operating funds at approximately 1.432 billion PLN; Rembertów receives the smallest at 167 million PLN. Local developments such as roads, schools, and recreational facilities are earmarked at roughly 1.45 billion PLN.
2026‑2030 Investment Horizon
Warsaw plans to invest nearly 16.5 billion PLN in the next five years, with about 10 billion PLN earmarked for schools and related infrastructure, equating to an average annual spend of roughly 26 thousand PLN per resident.
Transport Expansion and Metro Extension
The plan details new tram lines to Gocław, Zielona Białołęka, and a route through Pola Mokotowskie, alongside continuation of the third metro line and planning for a fourth line. The second metro line will be extended to Ursus, with three new stations—Ursus Niedźwiadek, Posag 7 Panien, and Ursus Północny—facing integration with regional rail.
Security Funding for Fire Services
Beyond the general security budget, the city will allocate 165.8 million PLN to the Warsaw Municipal Fire Brigade, covering salaries, equipment, maintenance, and training. Additional funds include 7.5 million PLN for vehicle procurements and repairs, and 500 thousand PLN for service extensions.
Political Reactions
The Civic Coalition hailed the budget as record‑sized, stable, and pro‑development, while Law and Justice criticized it as chaotic with insufficient preparation for some projects. Left‑wing deputies and members of the Miasto Jest Nasze association viewed the fiscal plan positively.
