Politics in the City of Zug
Parliament, City Council, votes and parties – what is being decided in Zug.
From Parliament
All items →Official Gazette · Parliament12.11.2026Beschluss weiterer Stellen: Stadtkanzlei: Gesamterneuerungswahlen Legislatur 2027 - 2030; Nachrücken in den Grossen Gemeinderat der Stadt Zug; GewählterklärungOfficial announcement9.11.2026Meeting of the Grand Municipal Council (GGR) on 17 November 2026The GGR meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Government Building, Seestrasse 2, Zug, from 4 pm. You can also watch the meeting live from home via the live stream.Press release5.11.2026Agenda and outcomes of the meeting of the Grand Municipal Council (GGR) on 4 November 2026Summary of the business and outcomes of the City Council meeting held on 4 November 2026
Who decides
City Parliament and City CouncilCity Parliament (GGR)
City Council
Business & motions
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11.11.2026MotionSVPNo more backroom deals – it’s the GGR that decides, not the City Council!Submitted4.11.2026InterpellationSPAffordable energy prices from the Zug municipal heating networksAntwort des Stadtrats liegt vor4.11.2026InterpellationSPThe Japanese beetle has arrived in Zug: what are the implications for the town?Antwort des Stadtrats liegt vor4.11.2026InterpellationFDPMaking the Zug Old Town heating network more environmentally friendly: the project has stalled, whilst price rises are going full steam aheadAntwort des Stadtrats liegt vor4.11.2026InterpellationFDPMen’s swimming pool – What’s the plan?Antwort des Stadtrats liegt vor2.11.2026InterpellationALG-CSPDevelopment of the new ICT strategy for the local authority schoolsSubmitted27.10.2026MotionGLPThe Future of KEB – For sustainable finances, a clear strategy and transparencyCity Council report available30.9.2026MotionALG-CSPSPGLPDie MitteFDPA clear overview of investments and pre-financingSubmitted24.9.2026MotionSVPZug First – with a clear priority in favour of the members of the FFZCity Council report available24.9.2026PostulateGLPZuger VorrangCity Council report available
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Political dossiers
What's happening, what the parties sayDossierHousing & urban developmentWhere and how Zug is building, how much affordable housing is being created and which rules will apply.Jetzt 12.11.2026 – 11.12.2026 · Äussere Lorzenallmend19 items & projects · 3 updatesDossierFinance & taxesBudget, tax rate, investment and fiscal equalisation: how much money the city takes in and what it spends it on.Next Dec. 2026 · Budget 202713 items & projects · 1 party posts · 1 updateDossierTransport & mobilityBikes, buses, parking, speed limits and street space: how people get around Zug and how the city manages traffic.12 items & projects · 1 party posts · 1 updateDossierSchools & familyNew school buildings, day care, nurseries and services for children and young people.Next Dec. 2026 · Herti school15 items & projects · 2 party postsDossierClimate & environmentEnergy, district heating, trees, biodiversity and urban heat: what Zug is doing for the climate and the environment.Next March 2027 · Brüggli recreation area13 items & projects · 1 updateDossierSport & leisureIndoor pool, lakeshore, sports facilities and recreation areas: where Zug exercises and relaxes.Next End of 2026 · New indoor pool14 items & projects · 1 party postsDossierDemocracy & transparencyElections, votes, participation and transparency in politics: how decisions are made in Zug and who can have a say.7 items & projects · 4 party posts · 1 update
Votes
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Party
GLP10.11.2026Motion No. 4109 – Project loan for the acquisition of the sports ground and car park at Menzingen Cantonal School: Motion by the GLP parliamentary group for the second reading23.9 million Swiss francs for a sports ground with a car park. In the committee, two members described the price as ‘exorbitant’; in the Stawiko, a motion was tabled to decline to consider the proposal. Nevertheless, the proposal remains before us unchanged.Grünliberale (GLP) SVP9.11.2026Another historic opportunity!SVP Stadt Zug Mitte5.11.2026Policy Statement: Die Mitte – City of Zug: Unanimous support for the ETH Learning Factory ZugThe Centre Party in Zug supports the ETH Learning Factory Zug: the party passed a unanimous resolution to this effect at its campaign strategy meeting on 27 October 2026. At the campaign strategy—Die Mitte Stadt Zug Mitte5.11.2026Campaign statement from Die Mitte – City of Zug: A clear ‘YES’ to preserving the ‘Unterer Frauenstein’ with its park and unrestricted access to the lakeAt the policy-setting meeting on 27 October 2026, Die Mitte – Stadt Zug adopted its positions on the forthcoming proposals following a lively and nuanced discussion. The focus was onDie Mitte Stadt Zug SP4.11.2026SP vote on the termination of leases at the Herti Centre 2-5 in Zug.Marilena Amato Mengis, Municipal Council meeting of 4 November 2026 Dear Mr President, Esteemed Councillors, Dear Colleagues, The SP parliamentary group, as a co-signatory to the interpellation, endorses the responseSP Stadt Zug SP4.11.2026Expanded learning spaces in schools in Stadtzug – a start, but just one piece of the jigsawStatement on the interpellation ‘Expanded Learning Environments (ELO) and the Further Development of the Inclusive School Model’ – Statement on behalf of the proposers and the SP parliamentary group’s position, by Marilena Amato Mengis DearSP Stadt Zug SVP4.11.2026Let’s put an end to narrow-minded thinkingSVP Stadt Zug GLP31.10.2026The GLP’s response to the consultation on the Act on Transparency in Politics (TPG)1. Background and overall assessment The GLP Canton of Zug has been campaigning for greater transparency in politics for many years. In March 2021, it therefore joined the Alliance for the Zug Transparency Initiative. Particularly importantGrünliberale (GLP) GLP31.10.2026Newsletter October 2026💚 Regulars’ get-together: Burnout & stress factors Even though the elections are over, we’re carrying on straight away. On Saturday 7 November, we’ll be meeting at the Freiruum from 10.00 am (starting at 10.30 am) for a relaxed brunch. GGrünliberale (GLP) GLP29.10.2026Kantonsratsvorschauen / Polit-Ausblick GLPReturning surpluses to the public is the best way to keep the state lean, particularly when the financial situation is healthy. By 2027, the people of Zug will already be benefiting from lower health insurance premiums becauseGrünliberale (GLP) FDP28.10.2026The FDP Zug in the City Council – short and sweetA summary of the key issues discussed by the Zug City Council. Compiled by the FDP group within the City Council.FDP.Die Liberalen Stadt Zug FDP28.10.2026The FDP decides to campaign against the Villa Unterer Frauenstein initiativeFDP.Die Liberalen Stadt Zug
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