Yvonne Bürgin
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yvonne Bürgin is the mayor of Rüti and a member of the Swiss National Council representing the Christian Democratic People's Party (Mitte). She has been in the news recently for her critical stance on the financial rescue plan for the Wetzikon hospital, highlighting concerns over the sustainability and strategic decisions made in the past. Bürgin recommends that local voters reject funding for the hospital's recovery, arguing that the risks outweigh the benefits, especially given the uncertain future of healthcare provision in the region.
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Yvonne Bürgin, a center National Council member, advocates for criminal prosecution of creating sexualized deepfakes.
Nationalrat will strengeres Gesetz gegen Cyber-GewaltSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Yvonne Bürgin, a Zurich National Council member and head of the Mitte faction, criticizes individual taxation as a devaluation of care work.
Um die Individualbesteuerung tobt ein kleiner SonderbundskriegSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
Yvonne Bürgin is a Zürcher Nationalrätin who questioned the efficiency of funding the Gleichstellungsbüro.
Gleichstellungsbüro erhält noch mehr GeldSwitzerland· 2025-12-15
Yvonne Bürgin is the new faction leader from Zurich.
Parlamentarier-Rating 2025: Individualisten auf dem RückzugSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Yvonne Bürgin, the mayor of Rüti, described the hospital's business plan as 'very ambitious'.
Die wichtigsten Antworten zur Abstimmung vom 30. NovemberSwitzerland· 2025-11-26
Yvonne Bürgin is the new faction leader of the Mitte party in the Swiss National Council.
Yvonne Bürgin wird Fraktionschefin der MitteSwitzerland· 2025-09-16
Yvonne Bürgin explained the financial implications of the Army Message and the potential for reduced military programs.
Keine zusätzliche Milliarde für MunitionSwitzerland· 2025-06-05
Yvonne Bürgin is seen as a favorite for the presidency of the Bundeshausfraktion.
Kritik der Mitte-Frauen an Männerwahlen: Christina Bachmann-Roth erklärtSwitzerland· 2025-05-02
Yvonne Bürgin has expressed interest in the chairmanship of the Mitte faction.
Auf Pfister folgt Bregy: Einer-Kandidatur für Mitte-PräsidiumSwitzerland· 2025-04-28Yvonne Bürgin expressed a preference for younger candidates for the Bundesrat succession.
Mitte-Frauen scheitern mit Kandidaturen für Bundesrat und PräsidiumSwitzerland· 2025-04-11
Yvonne Bürgin is the Vice President of the Mitte party and is considering a candidacy for the party presidency.
Wer kann Philipp Matthias Bregy noch schlagen?Switzerland· 2025-04-02
Yvonne Bürgin is the vice president of the Mitte party and has expressed a preference for a younger candidate to succeed Gerhard Pfister.
Wie viel Gerhard Pfister braucht die Mitte?Switzerland· 2025-03-28
Yvonne Bürgin is the mayor of Rüti and has raised concerns about the financial viability of the Wetzikon hospital.
Rennen dem Spital die Kooperationspartner davon?Switzerland· 2025-02-22
Yvonne Bürgin, the mayor of Rüti, explains why she does not believe in the future of the Wetzikon hospital.
«Eine Hochrisiko-Investition» – der Rettungsplan fürs Spital Wetzikon bröckeltSwitzerland· 2025-02-11