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.
The debt brake
The brochure provides at a glance the functioning, history, effects, fiscal policy challenges and success story of the debt brake.
Press releases on the topic
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter to meet German Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner, in Berlin
On 5 June 2024, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will meet the German Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner, in Berlin. The exchange will focus on the state of public finances and the debt brake, as well as international financial market stability and the minimum taxation of multinational enterprises.
Federal Finance Administration FFA
Bundesgasse 3
Switzerland - 3003 Bern
Switzerland - 3003 Bern