Mario Fehr

Mario Fehr

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Mario Fehr, an independent politician in Switzerland, has been vocal about the challenges faced by municipalities in handling the influx of asylum seekers, criticizing federal authorities for shifting responsibilities.

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Mario Fehr is the independent security director whose seat will also be contested in the upcoming elections.

«Ich kann damit leben, wenn ich überstimmt werde»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
5.0

Mario Fehr is the Zurich Security Director who called for the expulsion of a dual Swiss-Turkish citizen involved in a knife attack.

Schlagabtausch zwischen Mario Fehr und den linken Parteien wegen Messerattacke
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Mario Fehr, the Zurich Security Director, was indirectly blamed by SVP members for the attack.

Die SVP will politisches Kapital aus der Messerattacke in Winterthur schlagen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-30
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Mario Fehr is a former member of the SP who left the party after facing attacks from the Juso.

Bei der SP geben die Jungen auf problematische Art den Ton an
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
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Mario Fehr is mentioned as a former SP member who successfully ran as an independent after leaving the party.

Interview mit SP-Ständerat Jositsch nach der Abfuhr durch die eigene Partei
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
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Mario Fehr, the Zurich security director, referred to the attack as a terrorist act during a press conference.

IS-Anhänger sticht nach Psychiatrie-Entlassung zu
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
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Mario Fehr is the Zurich Security Director who expressed his expectations at a press conference.

warum ein Entzug der des Bürgerrechts schwierig ist
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
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Mario Fehr, the Zurich security director, stated that the attack was undoubtedly a terrorist act.

Sicherheitsdirektor Fehr reagiert auf Winterthurer Terrorangriff
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Mario Fehr, the Zurich security director, calls for the denaturalization of terrorist offenders.

Islamistischer Terror ist in der Schweiz eine reale Gefahr
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Mario Fehr is responsible for regional security in Zürich and described the incident as a terrorist attack.

Tre knivstukket i Sveits – etterforskes som terror
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-05-28
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Mario Fehr, the security director, informed about the situation regarding the psychiatric release.

Messerattacke Winterthur: Sicherheitsdirektor Mario Fehr informiert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Mario Fehr is a former member of the SP who left the party after facing criticism and was later re-elected as an independent.

Die Zürcher SP erschafft sich ihren eigenen Albtraum
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
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Mario Fehr, the security director, stated that they do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland.

Gericht heisst Beschwerde von Anti-Israel-Aktivist Ali Abunimah gut
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
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Mario Fehr expressed concerns about the asylum policy.

die neusten Daten zu Flüchtlingen und Migranten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
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Mario Fehr advocated for the new police law, emphasizing its necessity for modern policing.

Debatte über neues Polizeigesetz in Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-23
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Mario Fehr is the cantonal security director who discussed actions against the alleged assailant.

Attacke auf einen Juden, Eier gegen eine Moschee: Hat Zürich ein Gewaltproblem?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-06
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Mario Fehr advocates for stricter measures in response to juvenile crime in Zurich.

Wie Zürich mit Intensivtätern umgeht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-05
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Mario Fehr criticized the asylum policy, stating that 'it must happen'.

schlechte Bilanz für Bundesrat Jans
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
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Zürcher Regierungsrat and Sicherheitsdirektor Mario Fehr highlighted the importance of public safety at the Hanukka celebration.

Grosses Sicherheitsaufgebot: Zürcher Juden feiern Hanukka
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-21
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Mario Fehr is a Zurich security official who has emphasized the importance of credibility in the asylum system during deportations.

Wie die Schweiz Ausländer ausschafft, die nicht gehen wollen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-21
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Mario Fehr is the Zurich Security Director who announced a reduction in the asylum quota for municipalities in the canton.

Mario Fehr senkt Asylquote für Zürcher Gemeinden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-17
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Mario Fehr commented on the current auction, stating that the holiday season is a time for giving and joy.

Das teure Nummernschild «ZH 11» wird versteigert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-11
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Mario Fehr praised the contributions of Marion Daube and Doris Keller to women's football in Switzerland.

Projekte für Asylunterkünfte scheitern an der Urne
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-01
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Mario Fehr is the Zurich Security Director who defended the police against accusations of racism.

Mario Fehr wehrt sich gegen linke Vorwürfe
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-24
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Mario Fehr commented on the importance of the women's football tournament for promoting the sport.

Die Stadt kauft das Hotel Rigiblick
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-20
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Mario Fehr, Zurich's security director, spoke about the increasing pressure at the main train station due to rising conflicts.

So arbeitet die Polizei am Kriminalitäts-Brennpunkt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-09
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Mario Fehr is mentioned as a former SP member who is now independent after a scandal involving surveillance software.

SP-Urgestein kehrt Partei den Rücken
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-21
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Mario Fehr is the security director of Zurich who expressed approval of the restrictions on the protection status S.

Bundeserat verlängert Schutzstatus S für Ukrainer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-08
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