Viola Amherd
Viola Amherd is a Swiss politician who served as the Minister of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports. She has been a member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2019 and is known for her focus on national security and military reforms. Recently, she faced challenges in securing a financial plan for the Swiss army, leading to her eventual resignation amid growing political polarization and difficulties in gaining support within the government.
Born on Jun 07, 1962 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 12 | 5.25 | 0.86% | +60% | 8,654,622 | 118,777 | $700,000 | 9,607$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
| Totals | 13 | 339,657,273 | 222,931 | $21,700,000 | 16,215$ |
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Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Minister of Defense who opposed inviting Russia to the Bürgenstock Conference.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd's tenure is associated with the financial issues surrounding the F-35 procurement.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former head of the Department of Defense and is involved in the investigation regarding the F-35 jet purchase.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is a former Federal Councillor who engaged the law firm Homburger in the procurement process for the new F-35 fighter jets.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd, the then Minister of Defense, rejected the proposal to reactivate the fortress mortars.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is a former Federal Councillor associated with the F-35 fighter jet deal.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was congratulated by the Jubla after being elected to the Federal Council in 2018.
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United States:
President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd with Beat Jans, Swiss Minister of Justice and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who faced criticism and ultimately resigned amid various scandals.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd relied on Claude Nicollier's advice as the former Minister of Defense.
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