Markus Knauss
Markus Knauss is a member of the Green Party in Switzerland who actively participates in discussions regarding social and environmental policies. He recently argued against the Social Democratic Party's initiative for universal public transport subsidies, advocating instead for targeted assistance for low-income individuals, highlighting the need for more effective measures to promote sustainable transportation.
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Markus Knauss warns that continued stigmatization of the city police will deter capable individuals from joining.
Karin Weyermann und Tanja Maag streiten über die Polizei
Switzerland· 2026-01-24
Markus Knauss stated that the initiative seems outdated and emphasized the declining importance of cars in the city.
Parkplätze geben auch weiterhin zu redenSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Markus Knauss called for more openness to unconventional ideas regarding police staffing.
Stadtpolizei soll weniger präsent seinSwitzerland· 2025-12-11
Markus Knauss is a Green municipal councilor and co-managing director of VCS Zurich.
Verlieren Städte ihre Tempo-30-Strecken jetzt im grossen Stil?Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Markus Knauss, a municipal councilor from the Green Party, has been involved in discussions regarding the stadium project and emphasizes he is not a complainant against it.
Zürich: So ticken die StadiongegnerSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
Markus Knauss expresses criticism against the cheap public transport subscription initiative.
Prämienverbilligungen für Gutverdiener? SP sorgt für Ärger im linken LagerSwitzerland· 2025-10-31
Markus Knauss is a prominent green transport politician who advocated for a 'no' vote.
Das grosse Vorbild Wien schafft ihn wieder abSwitzerland· 2025-09-14
Markus Knauss reacts negatively to the proposal to save the Yonex badminton hall.
Yonex-Badmintonhalle muss während Bauzeit von Velobrücke abgerissen werdenSwitzerland· 2025-09-10
Markus Knauss is a member of the Green party and has expressed mixed feelings about the project.
Kritik und Einsprachen in ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-07-21
Markus Knauss, a co-managing director of VCS and green transport politician, notes the city's increased project activity.
Stadtrat treibt Tempo 30 voran – bald könnte das schwieriger werdenSwitzerland· 2025-06-16
Markus Knauss emphasized the fundamental question of urban living in Switzerland.
Die Stadt Zürich zieht gegen den Kanton in den KampfSwitzerland· 2025-05-21
Markus Knauss criticized the project due to concerns about road widening and tree removal.
Es ist richtig, wenn die Stadt Zürich das Tram Affoltern vorfinanziertSwitzerland· 2025-04-05
Markus Knauss expressed concerns about the financial guarantees from the canton regarding the Tram Affoltern project.
Die Stadt Zürich will dem Kanton 325 Franken vorschiessenSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
Markus Knauss from the Greens pointed out that not everyone would benefit from the public transport discount.
Zürcher SP will billige ÖV-Abos auch für ReicheSwitzerland· 2025-03-26
