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Background
Every autumn, the Valais Grand Council examines the State budget for the following year. The 2027 budget is the first one fully prepared by the head of the Department of Finance and Energy, Franziska Biner. She describes a demanding financial context, with cuts announced at federal level and a cantonal savings programme.
The key points
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the Grand Council held the opening debate on the 2027 budget, without a vote. The budget is balanced, with a revenue surplus of CHF 0.7 million . Members of parliament broadly consider it fragile and regret the limited room for manoeuvre.
Several groups are concerned about the large drawdown planned from funds and reserves. According to Le Nouvelliste, the State Council prioritised staff increases, decided not to grant a cost-of-living adjustment to the civil service and drew on funds to balance the budget.
Key figures
- 4.9 billion francs: expenditure and revenue in the 2027 budget
- 613 million francs: planned investment
- CHF 0.7 million francs: revenue surplus
- 0.8 million francs: financing surplus
What it means for businesses
- Valais civil service : no cost-of-living salary adjustment planned for 2027, according to Le Nouvelliste
- State suppliers : investment reaches CHF 613 million in 2027
Who says what
- Franziska Biner (Head of the Department of Finance and Energy): points out that drawdowns from funds will no longer be possible from 2030
- Right-wing groups : welcome the government’s choices, according to Le Nouvelliste
- Left-wing groups : express their disappointment, according to Le Nouvelliste
What's next
- Review of amendments and decision on the budget details during the December 2026
Further reading
Sources
- SWI swissinfo.ch (Keystone-ATS) – Valais State 2027 budget fragile, says Parliament
- Le Nouvelliste – Valais State 2027 budget: dismantling for the left, too much asylum and not enough roads for the right
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