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Published on 17 March 2025

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  • 24 March 2025

    Publication of state financial statements for 2024

    As of 24 March 2025, the state financial statements for 2024 are available in electronic format on the website of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA). The figures are also available in the federal budget data portal. The hard copy will be released on 14 April 2025. The Federal Treasury activity report is published to complement the state financial statements.

  • 21 March 2025

    Federal Council lowers interest rates for COVID-19 credits

    During its meeting on 21 March 2025, the Federal Council decided to lower the interest rates for outstanding COVID-19 credits with effect from 31 March 2025. The interest rate will now be 0.25% for credits up to CHF 500,000 and 0.75% for credits exceeding CHF 500,000.

  • 21 March 2025

    Federal Council takes note of report on achievement of RUAG International's objectives in 2024 financial year

    During its meeting on 21 March 2025, the Federal Council took note of the report by the Board of Directors of RUAG International Holding AG on the achievement of objectives in the 2024 financial year. By and large, the strategic objectives defined by the Federal Council were achieved. In addition, the Federal Council made initial decisions on the upcoming general meeting and was informed about the impact of the adopted motion on halting the sale of Beyond Gravity.