Raphael Golta

Raphael Golta

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Raphael Golta is a Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SP), serving as a city councilor in Zurich. Known for his activist approach, Golta frequently advocates for social welfare initiatives, pushing for additional support programs to aid vulnerable populations in the city. His proposals often involve using taxpayer funds to finance various social projects, including financial assistance for heating costs and legal support for immigrants facing residency issues. This has sparked debate over the necessity and scope of such initiatives, as critics argue that existing resources could be more effectively utilized without further municipal funding.

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Raphael Golta, the city president, spoke to the Pride community about their rights and the challenges they face.

Die Innenstadt steht am Samstag im Zeichen der Regenbogenfahne
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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Raphael Golta initiated the establishment of a consumption and triage space for drug users.

SVP fordert Ende der Drogenszene in der Bäckeranlage
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-31
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Raphael Golta reminded that the Stadtrat had previously justified the need for an extension.

Stadtrat erhält mehr Zeit für Pilotversuch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
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Raphael Golta is the SP city councilor who is likely to become the next mayor of Zurich.

Das Stadtpräsidium ist Zürichs Visitenkarte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
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Raphael Golta is a city council member who expressed interest in supporting the club scene in the Corso cinema.

Kino Corso in Gefahr: Zürichs Stadtrat handelt absurd
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-28
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Raphael Golta is a social director and promising candidate for the Zurich city presidency.

Streit um Asylunterkunft in Leimbach wird zur Bewährungsprobe für Raphael Golta
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-28
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Raphael Golta is involved in the implementation of the Citysoftnet software for social services in Zurich.

Angebliche Wunderlösungen enden zu oft im Debakel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-26
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Raphael Golta defended the decision to close the Corso cinema during a radio interview.

In Zürich formt sich Widerstand
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
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Raphael Golta is a competitor of Përparim Avdili from the SP party, living in a property-owned apartment.

Vom Arbeiterkind zum polarisierendsten Politiker Zürichs
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-21
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Raphael Golta is the new president of the city council in Zurich.

Die Märchen der Linken. Leitartikel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-07
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Raphael Golta is considered a strong favorite in the upcoming city presidency elections.

Avdili könnte Golta in zweiten Wahlgang zwingen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-06
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Raphael Golta is the social director and candidate for the city presidency in Zurich.

Citysoftnet sorgt für Probleme bei der Sozialhilfe
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-31
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Raphael Golta is the social director who wants to accommodate more refugees than necessary.

Stadtratsduell in Zürich: Subventionen, Solidarität und Drogenpolitik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-14
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Raphael Golta is a member of the Social Democratic Party and the head of the social department overseeing the cultural center.

unterwegs im umstrittensten Klublokal der Stadt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-11
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Raphael Golta proposed to raise wages in private childcare facilities to match those of city-run crèches.

Stadtparlament will private Kinderkrippen übernehmen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-18
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Raphael Golta is the responsible social director and Stapi candidate who supports the continuation of the Zentralwäscherei.

Doch keine Subventionen? Widerstand gegen die Zentralwäscherei in Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-18
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Raphael Golta is the social director advocating for changes to the scholarship regulations in Zurich.

Vorläufig Aufgenommene sollen schneller Zugang zu Stipendien erhalten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-04
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Raphael Golta is the SP-Stadtrat who proposed raising wages in private daycare facilities.

Bezirksrat stoppt Pläne des SP-Stadtrats Golta
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
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Raphael Golta is the city councilor being challenged by Avdili in the upcoming elections.

Duell zwischen den Chefs von FDP und SP in Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
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Raphael Golta is a member of the SP and discussed the challenges facing Zurich at the NZZ-Podium.

Zürich zwischen Wohlstand und Wohnungsnot: Diskussion am NZZ-Podium
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-08
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Raphael Golta is expected to be elected as the new city president of Zurich.

Starwerber soll FDP-Mann im rot-grünen Zürich zum Stapi machen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-03
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Raphael Golta, a member of the Stadtrat, discussed the financial implications of the initiative.

Zürcher Stadtparlament will mehr Familien Zugang zu Kita-Beiträgen ermöglichen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-22
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Raphael Golta is identified as the SP-Sozialvorsteher in Zurich, involved in the city's response to the drug crisis.

Warum die Politik bei Crack versagt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-06
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Raphael Golta, the social director, was involved in the announcement of the consumption room.

Anlaufstelle für Süchtige im Enge-Quartier: Anwohner kritisieren Infopolitik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-04
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Raphael Golta, the social director of Zurich, acknowledges the imbalance in the drug situation and emphasizes the need for new measures.

Aggressive Süchtige und Dealer lassen Anwohner verzweifeln
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-16
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Raphael Golta is the SP candidate for the city presidency who represents a 'boring continuation'.

Zürcher FDP setzt auf Vielfalt: Avdili und Verbali nominiert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-04
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Raphael Golta has proposed a counter-proposal to his party's initiative regarding health insurance premium reductions.

SP stellt sich gegen ihren Stadtrat
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-27
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