Carmen Walker Späh
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemale5.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Carmen Walker Späh is the Director of Economic Affairs for the Canton of Zurich and a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). She has been a prominent advocate for liberalizing Sunday shopping regulations, arguing that equal treatment for urban tourist destinations is crucial for maintaining Switzerland's competitive edge in tourism and retail.
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Carmen Walker Späh is the current economics director in the Zurich government whose seat will be contested in the upcoming elections.
«Ich kann damit leben, wenn ich überstimmt werde»Switzerland· 2026-06-21
Carmen Walker Späh is the President of the Zurich government who criticized the federal plans for railway expansion.
Bundesrat Rösti kürzt Bahnausbau um 2,5 MilliardenSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Carmen Walker Späh is stepping down after 12 years in office.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Carmen Walker Späh is stepping down after 12 years in office.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Carmen Walker Späh is the Volkswirtschaftsdirektorin who expressed her satisfaction with the Federal Court's decision.
Bundesgericht entscheidet gegen Stadt ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
Carmen Walker Späh is a government councilor in Zurich involved in the pilot project 'Iamo'.
Autonomes Fahren in Zürich und im Aargau: Start des Pilotprojekts «Iamo»Switzerland· 2026-01-24
Carmen Walker Späh is a politician from the FDP discussing the need for qualified immigrants in Zurich.
Zu wenig Arbeitskräfte im Kanton Zürich: Frauen als Lösung?Switzerland· 2026-01-15
Carmen Walker Späh, the director of the Department of Economic Affairs, stated that state aid should benefit those who truly need it.
Zürich: Hauseigentümerverband zieht Starthilfe-Initiative zurückSwitzerland· 2025-12-24
Carmen Walker Späh is the Director of Economic Affairs who clarified the implications of the vote.
Verlieren Städte ihre Tempo-30-Strecken jetzt im grossen Stil?Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Carmen Walker Späh is the significant winner of the voting day in the Canton of Zurich, as the electorate rejected the initiative for the right of first refusal.
Carmen Walker Späh über das deutliche Nein zur Vorkaufsrechts-InitiativeSwitzerland· 2025-12-01
Carmen Walker Späh expressed that the goal is to implement the law as quickly as possible.
Niederlage für Tempo-30-Befürworter in ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Carmen Walker Späh argues that the proposed institution will not create any new housing.
Kantonsrat spricht sich gegen Initiative für weniger Leerkündigungen ausSwitzerland· 2025-11-18
Carmen Walker-Späh assured that a compliant solution could be possible regarding Finma regulations.
HEV-Initiative zur Wohneigentumsförderung vom Zürcher Parlament abgelehntSwitzerland· 2025-11-03
Carmen Walker Späh is the airport minister who responded to the criticism in the council.
SP wittert «Skandal» beim Flughafen Zürich – Gutachter entkräftet den VorwurfSwitzerland· 2025-10-28
Carmen Walker Späh is the Zurich transport minister who confirmed the government's course based on the report.
welche Projekte bis 2045 Priorität habenSwitzerland· 2025-10-11
Carmen Walker Späh is the responsible government councilor who announced the potential for autonomous vehicles at the airport.
Der Flughafen Zürich testet autonome ShuttlebusseSwitzerland· 2025-09-16
Carmen Walker Späh is quoted as saying that Aleph Farms is important for food innovation in Kemptthal.
Aleph Farms kommt nach ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-09-11
Carmen Walker Späh is the government councilor proposing the counter-proposal for the right of first refusal.
Zürcher Stadtparlament will Regierungsrat ein Schnippchen schlagenSwitzerland· 2025-09-04
Carmen Walker Späh is the Director of Economic Affairs who spoke about automated driving in Zurich.
Bisher sieben Verstösse gegen das BurkaverbotSwitzerland· 2025-08-28
Carmen Walker Späh is the cantonal director of economic affairs involved in negotiations regarding public transport funding.
Michael Baumer zu Engpässen bei Tram und BusSwitzerland· 2025-08-28
Carmen Walker Späh is the Zurich government councilor who announced Baidu's plans for a European center for autonomous mobility in Zurich.
Baidu lüftet seine Pläne für die SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-08-25
Carmen Walker Späh is the director of the Department of Economic Affairs in Zürich.
Postterrasse am Sihlufer beim Hauptbahnhof eröffnetSwitzerland· 2025-08-22
Carmen Walker Späh is quoted expressing satisfaction over the breakthrough in the project negotiations.
Stadt und Kanton Zürich retten Millionen-ProjektSwitzerland· 2025-08-22
Carmen Walker Späh has been a Regierungsrätin since 2015 and is speculated to step down in 2027.
Andri Silberschmidt: Wird der FDP-Politiker Regierungsrat?Switzerland· 2025-08-13
Carmen Walker Späh, the Zurich Economic Director, expresses concerns about the impact of tariffs on export companies.
Zürcher Exporte im Wert von 2 Milliarden betroffenSwitzerland· 2025-08-08Carmen Walker Späh is the Director of Economic Affairs who defended her proposal against criticism.
Kantonsrat Zürich: Debatte um VorkaufsrechtinitiativeSwitzerland· 2025-06-30
Carmen Walker Späh incorporated hidden symbols in her portrait related to her political experiences.
Natalie Rickli enthüllt ihr präsidiales Porträt für die Zürcher AhnengallerieSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
Carmen Walker Späh criticizes the current state of workplace health inspections regarding mental health.
Mehr Zürcher Angestellte wegen psychischer Leiden krankgeschriebenSwitzerland· 2025-06-03
Carmen Walker Späh advocates for a direct counter-proposal from the government regarding housing funding.
Vorkaufsrecht für Gemeinden: Zürcher Kantonsrat sagt NeinSwitzerland· 2025-05-19
Carmen Walker Späh, a government councilor, commented on the project comparing it to New York's High Line.
wie eine Autobahn unter einem Park verschwindetSwitzerland· 2025-05-10
