Federal finances
An overview of the federal budget and the financial outlook for the years ahead.
Press releases on the topic
Second 2025 extrapolation confirms financing deficit
The Federal Council took note of the current end-September extrapolation on 29 October 2025. The Confederation is reckoning on a financing deficit of CHF 0.6 billion for this year. The expected deficit is thus likely to be CHF 0.4 billion higher than forecast in the June extrapolation. However, the deficit is smaller than originally budgeted.
2026 budget with integrated task and financial plan for 2027 to 2029 available
Effective immediately, the 2026 budget is available in electronic format on the website of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA). The hard copy will be released in mid-September.
First extrapolation for 2025: financing deficit of CHF 200 million
The Federal Council was informed about the current extrapolation on August 13, 2025. According to this first extrapolation, the Confederation is anticipating a financing deficit of CHF 200 million for this year. A deficit of CHF 800 million had been budgeted. The improvement can be explained primarily by much higher tax receipts.
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