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News
Federal Council approves addendum I to 2026 budget
During its meeting on 13 March 2026, the Federal Council approved a total of four supplementary credits. It is thus requesting additional expenditure of CHF 98 million for this year. Most of these funds will go towards EU research and innovation programmes. A portion of the supplementary credits will be offset on the expenditure side.
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 11.03.2026: 0.00%, maturity 26.06.2034 (reopening) and 1.50%, maturity 30.04.2042 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 438.440 million francs.
New Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation is offering two bonds on a public tender system on 11.03.2026: 0.00%, maturity 26.06.2034 (reopening) and 1.50%, maturity 30.04.2042 (reopening).