Philipp Kutter

Philipp Kutter

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Philipp Kutter is a Swiss politician and the mayor of Wädenswil, serving since 2010. He has played a crucial role in the local government, particularly in navigating the challenges faced by the community after the departure of the BASF chemical company, which was the town's largest taxpayer. Kutter has been actively involved in discussions to attract new businesses to the area and has spearheaded initiatives to revitalize the local economy, including the development of the 'Werkstadt Zürisee', a project aimed at creating a hub for various enterprises.

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Philipp Kutter is running for the government council seat previously held by Silvia Steiner.

Die Mitte schickt Philipp Kutter ins Rennen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
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Philipp Kutter is a colleague of Künzle who is also stepping down from his position.

Winterthurs Langzeit-Stadtpräsident trotzt allen Angriffen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-14
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Philipp Kutter, a National Council member from Mitte, expresses concerns about the implications of individual taxation on marriage.

Um die Individualbesteuerung tobt ein kleiner Sonderbundskrieg
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
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Philipp Kutter sees a lot of effort coming for the administration if the initiative passes.

Zürcher Grossstädte wollen das Vorkaufsrecht, Landgemeinden sind dagegen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-03
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Philipp Kutter is one of the most successful Mitte politicians in the canton and has held various political offices.

Klein, weiblich und politisch einflussreich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-29
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Philipp Kutter is stepping down as the mayor of Wädenswil after sixteen years in office.

Stadtpräsident von Wädenswil tritt 2026 zurück
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-07
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Philipp Kutter, a National Council member and co-president of Alliance Enfance, believes that the new agreements are a necessary step to promote play.

Kinder brauchen Langeweile: Warum das Spielen schwindet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-29
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Philipp Kutter is a Zürcher Mitte-Vertreter who expressed concerns about the difficulty of winning the vote against the Halbierungsinitiative.

Pathos, Kritik und ein heikler Deal mit Verlegern
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-02
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Philipp Kutter is the mayor of Wädenswil and has been involved in discussions with BASF regarding their departure from the city.

Wie Wädenswil den Verlust des Top-Steuerzahlers bewältigt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-17
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