Beat Habegger
Beat Habegger is a prominent Swiss politician from the FDP (Frees Democratic Party), currently serving as the president of the Zürcher Kantonsparlament. As a city-dweller from Zurich, he has been active in promoting local interests, including agricultural products, which he showcased during parliamentary sessions by endorsing local wines. His leadership comes at a time when the influence of the agricultural lobby in Zurich is diminishing, creating new challenges for farmers in the region.
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Beat Habegger, the president of the cantonal council, commemorated the victims of the fire disaster in Crans-Montana.
5 Millionen jedes Jahr statt Soforthilfe für Kinder in Gaza
Switzerland· 2026-01-12
Beat Habegger holds the presidency of the council and only votes in case of ties.
Grösste Steuersenkung seit 20 Jahren nach Polit-ThrillerSwitzerland· 2025-12-15
Beat Habegger announced that a protest note from the canton of Neuchâtel had been received in the parliament.
Zürich streicht Frühfranzösisch: Protestnoten aus der WestschweizSwitzerland· 2025-09-08
Beat Habegger, the president of the Cantonal Council, announced a new rule allowing parents to bring their babies into the council chamber during votes.
Neue Regel im Kantonsrat lässt Babys zuSwitzerland· 2025-08-25
Beat Habegger is the current president of the Cantonal Council and raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding politicians' employers.
Zürcher Politikerinnen fordern Lohnerhöhung, von der sie selbst profitierenSwitzerland· 2025-07-27
Beat Habegger is a member of the FDP-Kantonsrat who advocated for the establishment of an international commercial court in Zurich.
Ein neues Gericht für ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
Beat Habegger, the president of the parliament, expects no opposition to the proposed adjustments.
Kantonsrat zieht Konsequenzen aus dem Parteiwechsel von Isabel GarciaSwitzerland· 2025-07-18
Beat Habegger is the FDP cantonal council president who received a mini-Böögg from Lukas Meier at a recent celebration.
Greift die FDP mit Böögg-Bauer Lukas Meier an?Switzerland· 2025-05-17
Beat Habegger is the new Kantonsratspräsident from the Affoltern district.
Der höchste Stadtzürcher und seine Vision für Zürich NordSwitzerland· 2025-05-07
Beat Habegger is the newly elected president of the cantonal parliament who praised the local agricultural wine.
Zürcher Bauernlobby schrumpft – und es stehen wegweisende Entscheide anSwitzerland· 2025-05-05
