Balthasar Glättli

Balthasar Glättli

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Balthasar Glättli is a Swiss National Council member from the Green Party, known for his advocacy for social and environmental issues. He has spoken out against the 'Ständemehr', arguing that it is an outdated mechanism that no longer serves the needs of modern Swiss society.

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Balthasar Glättli is involved in the decision to equip schools in Zurich with interactive screens.

Die Wandtafel ist für Stadtzürcher Schüler nicht mehr gut genug
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-26
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Balthasar Glättli noted the record attendance at Zurich's public baths during the summer heatwaves.

Hochkarätiges Gipfeltreffen kommt in den Circle
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
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Balthasar Glättli, head of the School and Sports Department, commented on the record attendance at Zurich's public baths.

News aus Zürich: Winterthur schaltet Brunnen ab
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
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Balthasar Glättli commented on the record attendance at Zurich's summer baths.

Einzelbilletts kosten künftig 10 Rappen mehr
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
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Balthasar Glättli is the new Schul- und Sportvorsteher in Zurich with many ideas for the future.

Balthasar Glättli hat viele Ideen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-23
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Balthasar Glättli is the head of the School and Sports Department in Zurich.

Erstmals 3-Millionen-Marke bei Eintritten in Badis geknackt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
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Balthasar Glättli, a former National Council member, commented positively on Amherd's leadership style.

Viola Amherd und das F-35-Fiasko: Porträt einer Angegriffenen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-09
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Balthasar Glättli, the head of the School and Sports Department, supports the year-round use of swimming pools.

Hitzewelle – weiteres Freibad und längere Öffnungszeiten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-06
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Balthasar Glättli is the school superintendent of the city of Zurich and spoke at a press conference about the transformation of a church into a school facility.

Die Kirche wird zum Schulhaus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-01
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Balthasar Glättli is a Green politician who praised Avdili's campaign as innovative.

Vom Arbeiterkind zum polarisierendsten Politiker Zürichs
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-21
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Balthasar Glättli is mentioned as part of the uninspiring group of politicians in the city council.

Selbst linke Zürcher Wähler sollten auf ein Ende der linken Dominanz hoffen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-16
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Balthasar Glättli is a National Council member and former president of the Swiss Greens who aims to secure a third seat for his party in the city government.

Balthasar Glättli könnte der SP einen Sitz im Stadtrat nehmen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-12
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Balthasar Glättli, a Green National Council member, argued for closer cooperation with European neighbors instead of relying on the USA.

Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach Alternativen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
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Balthasar Glättli is a National Council member and former president of the Greens in Switzerland.

Warum SP-Kronprinz Raphael Golta auf überraschend wenig Zuspruch stösst
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-07
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Balthasar Glättli benefits from his recognition in the elections.

Avdili könnte Golta in zweiten Wahlgang zwingen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-06
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Balthasar Glättli expresses concerns about the proposed tax increase for army funding.

Bundesrat Pfister fordert Mehrwertsteuererhöhung für die Armee
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
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Balthasar Glättli has been a national councilor since 2011 and previously served 14 years in the Zurich city parliament.

Stadtratsduell in Zürich: Autos, Ernährung, Umwelt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-17
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Ueli Bamert

Balthasar Glättli is a member of the Green party who will debate traffic and climate policy.

Stadtratsduell in Zürich: Subventionen, Solidarität und Drogenpolitik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-14
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Balthasar Glättli is a Green National Council member who proposed the creation of a truth commission to verify political statements.

Wie Zensur die Meinungsfreiheit in Europa bedroht – ein Kommentar
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-14
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Balthasar Glättli is a National Council member mentioned as someone who should take over for Michael Baumer.

Die Linken schiessen gegen FDP-Stadtrat Michael Baumer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-24
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Balthasar Glättli, a green national councilor, argues against widespread surveillance in response to violent demonstrations.

Schärfere Massnahmen gegen gewalttätige Demonstranten: SVP ist skeptisch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
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Balthasar Glättli, a former president of the Greens, described the decision to reject injured children from Gaza as inhumane.

SP und Grüne schweigen zu Gewalt und Hamas-Verherrlichung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-12
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Balthasar Glättli is a green national council member who criticized the restrictions for playing into Putin's narrative.

Bundeserat verlängert Schutzstatus S für Ukrainer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-08
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Balthasar Glättli commented on the lack of support from the Social Democrats after the Greens' candidate was not elected.

Die Grünen wollen Opposition und Bundesrat
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-06
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Balthasar Glättli is a Green National Councilor who has criticized Schmid's views on migration.

Wie tickt der SVP-Asylchef Pascal Schmid?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-25
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Balthasar Glättli, the former president of the Greens, quoted philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer during the debate.

Nationalrat debattiert über tierquälerische Praxis
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-17
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Balthasar Glättli urged the Federal Council to show more passion for asylum policy.

Nationalrat unterstützt EU-Asylpakt: Solidaritätsmechanismus beschlossen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-16
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Balthasar Glättli criticized the government's handling of the F-35 deal and its financial implications.

Bund darf weniger F-35 kaufen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-14
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