Urs Furrer
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Urs Furrer is the director of the Swiss Trade Association, known for his strong opposition to proposed changes in labor laws that are tied to the EU contract negotiations. He argues that these changes, particularly regarding the expansion of dismissal protections for employee representatives, are unrelated to the EU contract and represent a fundamental challenge to the principles of a liberal labor market.
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Urs Furrer is the director of the Swiss Trade Association and criticizes the decision allowing On to use the Swiss cross.
«Swiss made»-Hemden aus dem Tessin: die Geschichte hinter BruliSwitzerland· 2026-07-22
Director Urs Furrer is convinced that SRF will continue to show the Lauberhorn race.
Die SRG-Initiative der SVP geht zu weitSwitzerland· 2026-02-03
Urs Furrer is the director of the Swiss Trade Association and supports the initiative.
Jungfreisinn will SRG der Eidgenössischen Finanzkontrolle unterstellenSwitzerland· 2025-10-07
Urs Furrer is the director of the Swiss Trade Association (SGV).
Schweiz, USA und gemeinsame InteressenSwitzerland· 2025-04-30
Urs Furrer expressed frustration over an absurd advertising ban, suggesting it leads towards 'Talibanization'.
Das Irrlichtern der WirtschaftsverbändeSwitzerland· 2025-04-23
Urs Furrer is the president of the Gewerbeverband who was hesitant to take a firm stance in a recent interview.
Nur eine Neuorganisation hilft gegen die KampagnenschwächeSwitzerland· 2025-04-01
Urs Furrer is part of the new leadership duo at the Gewerbeverband.
Wirtschaftsverbände unter Druck: Grabenkämpfe und MachtverlustSwitzerland· 2025-03-27
Urs Furrer is the director of the trade association opposing the expansion of protection for employee representatives.
EU-Vertrag: Bundesrat will Gewerkschaften besänftigenSwitzerland· 2025-03-20
