Michael Baumer
Michael Baumer is a Swiss politician from the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and serves as a member of the Zurich city council. He has played a significant role in local transportation policies and infrastructure, including overseeing the introduction of new tram services in Zurich. Recently, he was in the news for his participation in the launch of Zurich's new Event-Tram, which is set to replace the historic 'Elefant' tram.
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Michael Baumer is a member of the FDP and has been seen in public appearances during the campaign.
Diese seltsamen Momente vom Wahlkampf 2026 bleiben in Erinnerung
Switzerland· 2026-03-07
Michael Baumer, a city councilor, emphasizes the importance of the Märlitram as a cultural asset and tradition in Zurich.
Das Märlitram fährt jetzt auch im Frühling durch ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
Michael Baumer, the Stadtrat responsible for public transport, plans to relieve the city center's traffic congestion.
Neue Betreiberin für sechs BuslinienSwitzerland· 2026-02-10
Michael Baumer is a current candidate who is ranked in the polls.
Warum SP-Kronprinz Raphael Golta auf überraschend wenig Zuspruch stösstSwitzerland· 2026-02-07
Michael Baumer is seen as having intact chances for re-election among the current councilors.
Avdili könnte Golta in zweiten Wahlgang zwingenSwitzerland· 2026-02-06Michael Baumer is a candidate from FDP who is currently in a tight race for a city council seat.
Avdili könnte Einzug schaffen – auf Kosten eines FDP-KollegenSwitzerland· 2026-02-04
Michael Baumer is the city councilor responsible for public transport in Zurich and is working to relieve congestion in the city center.
Rund um das Bellevue stehen Trams wegen Stromausfall stillSwitzerland· 2026-01-28
Michael Baumer is the responsible city councilor who commented on the need for the VBZ to act regarding their bus procurement.
Diskussion um chinesische Busse für die Stadt ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-01-14
Michael Baumer is a city councilor from the FDP party facing criticism from the left regarding his engagement in solar energy initiatives.
Die Linken schiessen gegen FDP-Stadtrat Michael BaumerSwitzerland· 2025-12-24
Michael Baumer expressed the need for significant investments in the thermal networks.
Stadt Zürich will bis 2040 rund 2,3 Milliarden für Fernwärme ausgebenSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
Michael Baumer appealed to the left parties to reconsider their decision on ticket control staffing.
Zürich streicht Stellen für TramkontrolleureSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
Stadtrat Michael Baumer emphasized that the leadership of the sales project has always been with the department.
Jörg Wild, Chef von Energie 360°, tritt per sofort zurückSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
Michael Baumer, the head of the Department of Industrial Enterprises, had to explain the setback for the city council regarding the SP initiative.
Die Initiative für günstige ÖV-Abos wird für die SP zum TriumphzugSwitzerland· 2025-09-28
Michael Baumer is the current city councilor nominated by the FDP.
Zürcher FDP setzt auf Vielfalt: Avdili und Verbali nominiertSwitzerland· 2025-09-04Michael Baumer is a city councilor responsible for public transport who raised concerns about potential issues caused by diverted traffic.
Simone Branders grüne Vision bis 2050Switzerland· 2025-09-04
Michael Baumer is the responsible city councilor who discussed the framework credit for public transport expansion in Zurich-West.
Schnellerer ÖV-Ausbau in Zürich-West: Stadt beantragt 450-Millionen-KreditSwitzerland· 2025-09-02
Michael Baumer is the head of public transport in Zurich and is investing over 2 billion Swiss francs to improve tram lines.
Michael Baumer zu Engpässen bei Tram und BusSwitzerland· 2025-08-28
Michael Baumer states that the additional contribution sets a positive precedent.
Stadt und Kanton Zürich retten Millionen-ProjektSwitzerland· 2025-08-22
Michael Baumer is a city councilor from the FDP who is facing political challenges from left-wing parties in Zurich.
Das neue Lieblingsopfer der Zürcher Linken: FDP-Stadtrat Michael BaumerSwitzerland· 2025-08-14
Michael Baumer is a freisinnig Stadtrat who narrowly retained his seat in the city government.
Bürgerliche setzen Chance für Machtwechsel aufs SpielSwitzerland· 2025-07-08
Michael Baumer is a current city councilor and is running for re-election.
Vier ungeschriebene Gesetze sind entscheidendSwitzerland· 2025-07-05
Michael Baumer is a successful city councilor and part of the ticket alongside Përparim Avdili and Marita Verbali.
Përparim Avdili will das Stadtpräsidium für die FDP zurückerobernSwitzerland· 2025-07-03Michael Baumer is the current head of the Department of Industrial Enterprises and is running for re-election.
Përparim Avdili soll Zürcher Stadtpräsident werdenSwitzerland· 2025-07-02Michael Baumer was narrowly elected in 2022 and is the only candidate from the FDP with an incumbency advantage.
Der Grüne Balthasar Glättli greift die FDP anSwitzerland· 2025-05-27
Michael Baumer is a city councilor who participated in the opening ceremony of the Velotunnel.
Der Velotunnel zeigt, wie es richtig gehtSwitzerland· 2025-05-21Michael Baumer, a member of the Stadtrat, describes the Velotunnel primarily as a piece of traffic infrastructure.
Zürichs Velotunnel unter Hauptbahnhof: Alles zur umgewidmeten AutobahnSwitzerland· 2025-05-20
Michael Baumer is a city councilor who has ambitions for the city presidency.
Greift die FDP mit Böögg-Bauer Lukas Meier an?Switzerland· 2025-05-17
Michael Baumer is a member of the city council and the head of the Department of Industrial Enterprises in Zurich.
Stimmbevölkerung soll 2 Milliarden Franken für Fernwärme bewilligenSwitzerland· 2025-05-08
Michael Baumer is one of the representatives of the Zurich city council at the event.
Nach 26 Minuten und 30 Sekunden explodiert der Kopf des BööggSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
Michael Baumer is one of the city councilors participating in the parade.
Alle Infos zum Zürcher FrühlingsfestSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
