Public finances are also being hit hard by the recession, with the budget deficit set to more than double this year in the EU (from 2.3% of GDP in 2008 to 6%) and to increase further in 2010 (to 7¼%).
Majanduslangus seab löögi alla ka riigi rahanduse, kuna ennustavalt kahekordistub sel aastal eelarve puudujääk ELis (2008. aasta 2,3%-lt SKPst 6%ni) ning suureneb veelgi 2010. aastal (7,25%ni).