Oliver Heimgartner
Oliver Heimgartner is the leader of the largest political party in Zurich, advocating for affordable housing solutions in a city facing a housing market crisis. He has expressed concerns over soaring rents driven by profit-seeking property owners and the influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. Heimgartner is pushing for a public initiative to impose strict regulations on short-term rentals to preserve residential space and ensure housing availability for long-term residents.
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Oliver Heimgartner leads the city section of the SP, which has been critical of Daniel Jositsch's political stance.
Die Zürcher SP erschafft sich ihren eigenen Albtraum
Switzerland· 2026-05-27
Oliver Heimgartner expressed concerns about the increasing pressure on cultural venues due to rising rents.
In Zürich formt sich WiderstandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
Oliver Heimgartner is the President of the city Zurich SP and expressed openness to a joint declaration against political violence.
Unbekannter E-Töff-Fahrer ohrfeigt SVP-Politiker in der Stadt ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the city party and a former Juso member.
Duell zwischen den Chefs von FDP und SP in ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
Oliver Heimgartner defends the SP's initiative to alleviate the financial burden on the middle class.
Prämienverbilligungen für Gutverdiener? SP sorgt für Ärger im linken LagerSwitzerland· 2025-10-31
Oliver Heimgartner is the city president of the SP who responds to Attenhofer's criticisms.
SP-Urgestein kehrt Partei den RückenSwitzerland· 2025-10-21
Oliver Heimgartner signed the request from his faction regarding the report on the figures.
«Nicht rassistisch»? Linke zweifelt an Gutachten von Filippo LeuteneggerSwitzerland· 2025-10-18
Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the local SP who opposes the sale of Energie 360°.
Die Stadt Zürich möchte Energie 360° an die EKZ verkaufenSwitzerland· 2025-10-01
Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the SP and discusses the party's focus on housing issues.
SP Zürich setzt voll auf Wohnpolitik – und denkt über neue Initiative nachSwitzerland· 2025-09-29
Oliver Heimgartner, the president of the SP, expressed his satisfaction with the successful initiative on affordable public transport.
Die Initiative für günstige ÖV-Abos wird für die SP zum TriumphzugSwitzerland· 2025-09-28
SP-President Oliver Heimgartner is in a good mood on the voting Sunday.
Abstimmung über SP-Initiative für günstigen öV in Zürich: erste ResultateSwitzerland· 2025-09-28Oliver Heimgartner, the SP president, argued that Zurich can afford additional expenditures.
die teuren Geschenke der SP an den MittelstandSwitzerland· 2025-09-22Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the city party of Zurich and a well-known figure in local politics.
In der Stadtzürcher SP-Fraktion treten gleich zwei Schwergewichte einSwitzerland· 2025-08-19
Oliver Heimgartner is the president who opens the assembly.
Die SP nominiert ihren Kandidaten – Live-TickerSwitzerland· 2025-06-26
Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the SP and expresses confidence in retaining their seats.
Der Grüne Balthasar Glättli greift die FDP anSwitzerland· 2025-05-27
Oliver Heimgartner emphasizes the importance of a balanced ticket for the SP.
Raphael Golta will Stadtpräsident werdenSwitzerland· 2025-04-03
Oliver Heimgartner is the party leader of the SP and announced plans to defend both seats in the city council.
Corine Mauch (SP) tritt 2026 nicht mehr als Stadtpräsidentin anSwitzerland· 2025-03-03
Oliver Heimgartner is the president of the city Zurich SP who criticizes the current premium relief measures.
Gegenvorschlag des Stadtrats zur «Prämienentlastungs-Initiative» der SPSwitzerland· 2025-02-25
Oliver Heimgartner, the head of the largest party in Zurich, believes the housing market is out of control.
Es gibt Zweifel am Nutzen für den WohnungsmarktSwitzerland· 2025-02-20