Niklaus Scherr - Departure of a pointed and slightly quick-tempered person (Swiss Press Audio 2018, by Christoph Brunner) - Swiss Press Award
Echo der Zeit, Radio SRF
Audio
2018
Christoph Brunner
In January 2017, Niklaus Scherr, the longest-serving member of the Zurich City Parliament, stepped down after 38 years. The far-left politician shaped Zurich politics with his dedication and trenchant opinions. But sometimes he also liked to "cause trouble." I accompanied Niklaus Scherr to his second-to-last council meeting, where he summarily prevented an "attack on direct democracy."
