Simone Brander

Simone Brander

politician Switzerland

Simone Brander is a prominent Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SP). She has been serving as a city councilor in Zurich since 2021 and is the head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Brander is known for her commitment to sustainable urban development, particularly in promoting cycling infrastructure. She played a key role in advancing the Velorouten initiative, which aims to create a comprehensive network of cycling paths across Zurich. Her efforts have been met with both support and opposition from local communities, particularly regarding the implementation of new cycling routes and associated traffic measures.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
76,646
Power
6,199$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 8 6.25 0.74% +20% 8,654,622 76,646 $700,000 6,199$
Totals 8 8,654,622 76,646 $700,000 6,199$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is the Verkehrsministerin and Stadträtin who has secured significant funding for cycling infrastructure in Zurich. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Reichen 350 Millionen, um sie zu kitten?

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is the Verkehrsministerin and Stadträtin who secured 350 million francs for cycling infrastructure in Zurich. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Reichen 350 Millionen, um sie zu kitten?

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander stated that nothing has been decided regarding a possible legal action. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Niederlage für Tempo-30-Befürworter in Zürich

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander stated that nothing has been decided regarding a potential court case. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Niederlage für Tempo-30-Befürworter in Zürich

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander, the traffic minister of Zurich, announced her intention to potentially challenge the decision legally. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das bürgerliche Zürich schlägt zurück

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is taking action to address the traffic issues on Rosengartenstrasse by proposing two new pedestrian crossings. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Zwei neue Rotlichter an der Rosengartenstrasse

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is the social democratic head of civil engineering who expressed excitement about the greening project at Bürkliplatz. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Bürkliplatz in Zürich ist wieder da

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is a Zurich city councilor who has faced criticism for her decision to eliminate popular waste disposal coupons. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das rot-grüne Sperrgut-Konzept ist völlig weltfremd

Switzerland Switzerland: Simone Brander is the responsible city councilor advocating for a reduction in waste through less consumption. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die SVP will die Entsorgungscoupons retten – mit einer Volksinitiative