As part of the 2025 Budget Law approved by Parliament on 28 December 2024, the budget for healthcare increased from €134 billion to €136.5 billion in 2025, with a further planned increase to €141.3 billion in 2027.
The Budget Law focuses on several structural challenges in healthcare. One of the most pressing issues affecting patient care is waiting lists. For this, the law sets aside €50 million for 2025 and €100 million annually from 2026, as incentives for Regions meeting waiting list reduction targets. Beyond funding, the issue of waiting lists needs to be addressed also by managing inappropriate demand for services.
For further information, see the policy analysis Budget law 2025: Investments in health, 3 February 2025.