National Assembly: MPs adopt the finance bill for fiscal year 2026

The state’s general budget is set at 3,783 billion 980.4 million CFA francs, an increase of about 6.6% compared with the 3,551.01 billion planned for 2025.

Meeting in plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the parliamentarians present and represented approved the text unanimously. The vote took place in the presence of the Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, accompanied by three other members of the government.

This finance law marks an important step as it constitutes the budgetary framework for the transition between the end of Patrice Talon’s second term and the installation of the next executive.

According to the projections presented, the State intends to continue its major projects in 2026 while consolidating the gains of recent years. Particular emphasis is placed on sectors with a strong social impact.

More than 42% of the budget is dedicated to socially focused spending, confirming a willingness to invest in health, education, social protection and access to essential services.

The government is banking on growth of 7% in 2026, continuing the momentum started in recent years and driven by structural reforms, infrastructure programs and a national economic climate deemed stable.