Federal debt
Switzerland's level of debt is low by international standards. But how high is the federal debt and what is its composition?
Press releases on the topic
Karin Keller-Sutter and Ignazio Cassis to represent Switzerland at opening of 80th UN General Assembly
At its meeting on 12 September, the Federal Council was briefed on the outcome of the consultation of the foreign affairs committees in the run-up to the upcoming 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Switzerland will be represented by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the high-level week from 22 to 30 September 2025.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amending Financial Market Supervision Act and other legislation concerning international cooperation
During its meeting on 12 September 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on amending the Financial Market Supervision Act and other pieces of legislation. The aim of the legislative amendments is to adapt the Swiss legal framework for international cooperation in the financial market sector to the current requirements in cross-border financial business.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on exchange of information regarding OECD minimum tax rate
During its meeting on 12 September 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on approving the basis under international law for the exchange of information in relation to the OECD minimum tax rate. In the future, it should be possible for the multinational enterprise (MNE) groups concerned to submit this information centrally in a single jurisdiction. On this basis, the jurisdictions participating in the exchange of information should be able to verify the plausibility of the tax calculations of MNE groups within the framework of the minimum tax rate. This proposal does not address national implementation.
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