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News
Publication notice: FA working paper “Low birth rates: A fiscal policy assessment”
The birth rate in Switzerland is at its lowest level on record. Persistently low birth rates are slowing the growth of the domestic working-age population and speeding up the ageing of the population. As a result, they also pose challenges for the public finances.The FFA's new working paper analyses the causes and consequences of persistently low birth rates, and identifies potential approaches for forward-looking economic and fiscal policy.Working paper no. 30: “Low birth rates: A fiscal policy assessment” (available in German only; summaries in French, Italian and English).
Publication notice: The FFA publishes the financial statistics for 2025
The general government, comprising the Confederation, cantons, municipalities and social security schemes, is expected to generate a financing surplus of around CHF 4 billion in 2025. The general government's gross debt, as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is expected to rise by around CHF 5.4 billion to CHF 353.2 billion in 2025 (40.7% of GDP).This is shown in the latest financial statistics figures, which are available on the website of the Federal Finance Administration:Main aggregatesDetailed FS data (financial statistics, for national comparability)Detailed GFS data (Government Finance Statistics, based on the IMF standard)International comparison
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter attends meeting of the finance ministers of the German-speaking countries
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will attend this year's meeting of the finance ministers of German-speaking countries in Liechtenstein on 24 August 2026. The main focus will be on long-term financial policy challenges, financial sector resilience and the strengthening of European competitiveness.