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Background
The Fribourg Constitution requires a balanced State budget. On 26 April 2026, voters rejected the law on the restoration of State finances (LAFE). The State Council therefore prepared the 2027 budget without these measures, under pressure from subsidy spending.
The key points
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the Fribourg Grand Council adopted the State’s 2027 budget by 85 votes to 4 with 1 abstention. The budget forecasts a profit of CHF 222,493, despite criticism from both right and left.
The balance is achieved through a drawdown of 90 million francs from the provision linked to the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The tax coefficient remains at 96%. The budget nevertheless exceeds the legal limit set for subsidy spending, notably because of the rejection of the LAFE.
Key figures
- 4.65 billion francs: expenditure and revenue, up 1.8%
- 1.73 billion francs: tax revenue, up 5.2%, including compensation for bracket creep
- 90 million francs: drawdown from the SNB provision
- CHF 222,493 : forecast profit
- 96 % : tax coefficient maintained
What it means for businesses
- Fribourg taxpayers : the tax coefficient remains unchanged at 96% in 2027
- Subsidy recipients : the legal limit on subsidies is exceeded, under pressure from spending
Who says what
- Jean-Pierre Siggen (Finance Director, State Council): the government prioritised services and reassessed tax revenue
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