The Federal Council Maintains Its Savings Plan Despite a Reduced Deficit of 600 Million Francs

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On Wednesday 13 August 2025, the Federal Council took note of a first extrapolation: Switzerland is now waiting for a funding deficit of 200 million francs for 2025, far from the 800 million entered in the budget. The Federal Department of Finance (DFF) attributes this recovery above all to more vigorous tax revenues than expected. Switzerland is reviewing its deficit: an unexpected improvement The heart of the signal is held in two figures that…

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The net loss in the federal budget is likely to be lower than expected in the current year. Due to higher tax revenues in particular, the federal government expects a financing deficit of 200 instead of 800 million Swiss francs in its June increase.

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The increase in tax revenues has reduced the projected deficit for 2025 from 800 million to 200 million. A "unique and temporary" phenomenon that does not remove the need to make savings, the Federal Council considersThe Confederation expects a deficit significantly lower than expected for this year. The loss is expected to be 200 million francs, while the 2025 budget provided 800 million. However, for the Confederation, this result does not cal…