Polish Fiscal Council chief warns 2027 budget lacks safety buffer, risks crash

Sławomir Dudek, head of Poland's Fiscal Council, publicly warns that the 2027 budget is constructed without a safety buffer, likening public finances to running on bald tires. He criticizes the government's fiscal trajectory and disputes with the Finance Minister over the excessive deficit procedure. The warning signals potential fiscal instability and political tension ahead of the 2027 budget cycle.