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DossierPublished on 10 April 2024

Debt brake

Debt brake

The debt brake has been a successful model since it was introduced in 2003: it ensures that Switzerland's debt does not increase – it is also resilient to crises and even makes it possible to reduce debt.

17 August 2023

The debt brake

The brochure provides at a glance the functioning, history, effects, fiscal policy challenges and success story of the debt brake.

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Press releases on the topic

Federal Finance Administration FFA

Bundesgasse 3
Switzerland - 3003 Bern