Press releases
The latest press releases from the Federal Finance Administration at a glance
Issue of Confederation bonds on 8th October 2025
Optional auction date will be maintained.
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 10.09.2025: 0.50%, maturity 27.06.2032 (reopening) and 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 356.805 million francs.
New Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation is offering two bonds on a public tender system on 10.09.2025: 0.50%, maturity 27.06.2032 (reopening) and 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (reopening).
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.
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 09.07.2025: 0.50%, maturity 27.05.2030 (reopening) and 0.25%, maturity 23.06.2035 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 443.210 million francs.
New Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation is offering two bonds on a public tender system on 09.07.2025: 0.50%, maturity 27.05.2030 (reopening) and 0.25%, maturity 23.06.2035 (reopening).
Federal Council sets parameters for the further development of Beyond Gravity
Parliament has decided not to pursue the originally planned privatisation of the space company Beyond Gravity. At its meeting on 20 June 2025, the Federal Council drew up an action plan to enable the company to develop further under these new conditions. The Federal Council will now review the strategic objectives without delay, and create a statutory basis for holding a financial interest in the company accordingly. Ownership control will pass from the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) to the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 11.06.2025: 0%, maturity 24.07.2039 (reopening) and 0.5%, maturity 24.05.2055 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 454.535 million francs.
New Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation is offering two bonds on a public tender system on 11.06.2025: 0%, maturity 24.07.2039 (reopening) and 0.5%, maturity 24.05.2055 (reopening).
Issue result for Confederation bond
The Swiss Confederation issued a bond by auction on 14.05.2025: 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (new bond. The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 302.700 million francs.
New Confederation bond
The Swiss Confederation is offering a bond on a public tender system on 14.05.2025: 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (new bond).