101Cst.Federal Decree Subject To Mandatory ReferendumJan 1, 2000Original source
The Confederation shall maintain its income and expenditure in balance over time.
The ceiling for total expenditure that is to be approved in the budget is based on the expected income after taking account of the economic situation.
Exceptional financial requirements may justify an appropriate increase in the ceiling in terms of paragraph 2. The Federal Assembly shall decide on any increase in accordance with Article 159 paragraph 3 letter c.
If the total expenditure in the federal accounts exceeds the ceiling in terms of paragraphs 2 or 3, compensation for this additional expenditure must be made in subsequent years.
The details are regulated by law.
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