Silvia Steiner
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemale5.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Silvia Steiner is the Swiss politician serving as the head of the Department of Education in Zurich. In a recent legislative discussion regarding gender language guidelines in schools, she opposed a motion aimed at protecting students from penalties for not using gender-neutral language, asserting that current guidelines are merely recommendations and do not impose any obligations on students.
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Silvia Steiner is the Director of Education who commented positively on a motion regarding head coverings.
Der FC Winterthur erhält ein grösseres StadionSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
Silvia Steiner is the education director of the Mitte party who initially opposed the proposed law.
Deutliches Nein zeichnet sich abSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
Silvia Steiner is the education director who presented a proposal to the parliament.
Abstimmungen vom 27. September 2026 in Zürich: Wichtige Vorlagen im ÜberblickSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
Silvia Steiner, the education director, expressed support for a motion regarding headscarves in schools.
Hochkarätiges Gipfeltreffen kommt in den CircleSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
Silvia Steiner, the education director, expressed support for a proposed headscarf ban in schools.
News aus Zürich: Winterthur schaltet Brunnen abSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
Silvia Steiner, the education director, supports the headscarf ban initiative.
Einzelbilletts kosten künftig 10 Rappen mehrSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
Silvia Steiner is the outgoing education director known for her pragmatic approach.
Forum UZH von Herzog & de Meuron: Ein Ort der OffenheitSwitzerland· 2026-09-23
Silvia Steiner is one of the government members who will not run again.
Mario Fehr tritt wieder an – zur fünften Amtszeit in der Zürcher RegierungSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
Silvia Steiner is the education director who commented positively on the headscarf ban.
Erstmals 3-Millionen-Marke bei Eintritten in Badis geknacktSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
Silvia Steiner is the education director who proposed a minimum of 120 hours for teachers, which was less than the teachers' union's demand.
Wie viel arbeiten Zürcher Lehrer wirklich?Switzerland· 2026-09-16
Silvia Steiner, the education director, proposed to allocate at least 120 hours for teachers' tasks.
Abstimmung zum Lehrpersonalgesetz in Zürich: teuer und unausgegorenSwitzerland· 2026-09-12Silvia Steiner is a member of the cantonal government who is not seeking re-election.
So will die GLP die FDP überholenSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
Silvia Steiner is the Education Director of Zurich and has no speeches planned for Swiss National Day.
Arbeitslosigkeit steigt im Juli leicht anSwitzerland· 2026-08-07
Silvia Steiner is a member of the Mitte party who was supported by the SVP in the previous government elections.
Philipp Kutter und die SVP: Zerwürfnis gefährdet bürgerliche MehrheitSwitzerland· 2026-07-09
Silvia Steiner is one of the four members who will not seek another term in the upcoming government elections.
Anstandsregel soll Berufswahl für ehemalige Regierungsräte einschränkenSwitzerland· 2026-07-05
Silvia Steiner announced her decision not to seek another term in office.
Die Mitte schickt Philipp Kutter ins RennenSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
Silvia Steiner will not run for re-election, stating it is time for a new era.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Silvia Steiner will not run for re-election, stating it is time for a new era.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who expressed concern over potential increased costs for municipalities.
In Zürich ist sie nun fast sicherSwitzerland· 2026-03-03
Silvia Steiner may not run for re-election next year, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape.
Winterthurs Langzeit-Stadtpräsident trotzt allen AngriffenSwitzerland· 2026-02-14
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who proposed the simplification of the scholarship system.
Parlament will weniger Bürokratie und WartezeitSwitzerland· 2026-01-19Silvia Steiner expressed her dissatisfaction with the result of the vote.
Referendum droht nach knapper EntscheidungSwitzerland· 2026-01-19
Silvia Steiner is the education director who welcomes the decision to train Interactive Media Designers in Zurich.
Politiker fordern, dass Kunsthaus Cash wieder akzeptiertSwitzerland· 2025-10-17
Silvia Steiner, the Zurich education director, considers the current educational developments dangerous.
Französischunterricht unter Druck: Fällt die Schweiz auseinander?Switzerland· 2025-10-11
Silvia Steiner is the Zurich government councilor who predicts a bright future for the inter-cantonal university for special education.
Zürich reisst Heilpädagogen-Ausbildung an sichSwitzerland· 2025-09-28
Silvia Steiner is the Zurich education director who criticizes the ongoing reforms in the school system.
Bildungsdirektorin Silvia Steiner zur KontroverseSwitzerland· 2025-09-26
Silvia Steiner, Zürcher Bildungsdirektorin, nannte dies am Dienstag vor den Medien einen grossen Beitrag zur Bekämpfung des Ärztemangels in der Schweiz.
Zürich plant Ausbau auf 700 StudienplätzeSwitzerland· 2025-09-23
Silvia Steiner is the educational director involved in the Maturareform project in Zurich.
Jetzt ist die Maturareform auf KursSwitzerland· 2025-09-13Silvia Steiner has presented what will be taught in cantonal schools starting in 2029.
Gymnasium-Reform Zürich 2029: mehr Naturwissenschaften, weniger SpracheSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Silvia Steiner has already clearly expressed her support for maintaining early French lessons in parliament.
Zürich streicht Frühfranzösisch: Protestnoten aus der WestschweizSwitzerland· 2025-09-08
