According to provisional calculations, net lending and net borrowing of general government (including central government, state government, local government and social security funds) were in balance in 2007. When put in relation to the GDP at current prices the financial position ratio is in the black.
On 14 February 2008, the Federal Statistical Office will publish first national accounting results for the fourth quarter of 2007 and the revised results for the year 2007 (only GDP); on 26 February, the detailed results will be released.