Viola Amherd
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemaleb. 19625.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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The center party struggled to find a replacement for the resigned Federal Councilor Viola Amherd.
Das sind die politischen HitzezonenSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
Viola Amherd is a Walliser Mitte-Nationalrätin who raised the issue of cyber grooming in the Federal Assembly in 2018.
Zum Sex-Treffen mit einer 13-Jährigen: Cybergrooming oft nicht strafbarSwitzerland· 2026-08-06
Viola Amherd was the former Federal Councillor who faced criticism regarding communication.
Armee will Logistik für fünf Milliarden Franken dezentralisieren. Kommt das gut?Switzerland· 2026-08-06
Viola Amherd is the outgoing Minister of Defense who rejected proposals for reactivating old military infrastructure.
Rega-Hauptsitz am Flugplatz Kägiswil: Widerstand der HobbyfliegerSwitzerland· 2026-08-05
Viola Amherd appointed Pälvi Pulli as Deputy Secretary of State for Security Policy.
Pälvi Pulli verlässt das Staatssekretariat für SicherheitspolitikSwitzerland· 2026-07-10
Viola Amherd is associated with the show 'Zum Kaffee üs dem Schloss' which was reviewed for compliance with advertising regulations.
Nationalrat lockert Verbot: Politische Radiowerbung bald erlaubt?Switzerland· 2026-06-29
Viola Amherd, Martin Pfister's predecessor, struggled to convince the Federal Council of her proposals.
Verzögerungen bei Patriot-Luftverteidigung zeigen grösseres DilemmaSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Viola Amherd is mentioned as a predecessor of Pfister who was targeted by disinformation attempts.
Bundesrat Pfister drängt auf Steuererhöhung für die ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-02-23
Viola Amherd, the former head of the VBS, commissioned the internal audit that is being discussed.
VBS gibt Millionen für Mandate und Dienstleistungen ausSwitzerland· 2026-02-17
Viola Amherd increased subsidies for youth and sports camps in 2019.
das Skilager als Schweizer InstitutionSwitzerland· 2026-02-10
Viola Amherd is the former Defense Minister who lacked the courage to advocate for a tax increase for the army.
Steuererhöhung für Armeebudget: Martin Pfisters PlanSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
Viola Amherd is the former Defense Minister who experienced difficulties in her last year in office.
Schweiz beschafft vorerst weniger KampfjetsSwitzerland· 2025-12-12
Viola Amherd was portrayed negatively in Russian media during the Bürgenstock Conference for peace in Ukraine.
Hans-Peter Walser über die Herausforderungen der Schweizer ArmeeSwitzerland· 2025-12-12
Viola Amherd introduced Thomas Süssli as the new army chief and emphasized his experience in managing complex projects.
Thomas Süssli tritt ab: Armeechef hinterlässt durchzogene BilanzSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Viola Amherd appointed Michaela Schärer to lead the Federal Office for Civil Protection.
Das Katastrophenamt ist selber ein KrisenfallSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Viola Amherd expressed enthusiasm for the reliability of the USA as a supplier of armaments.
Kosten, Fehler und Lehren für die SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
Viola Amherd is the former Minister of Defense who avoided tax increases.
Steuererhöhung für Armee und AHV? Bundesrat will bald entscheidenSwitzerland· 2025-11-28
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who suggested that military rearmament could be financed painlessly.
Wie die Schweiz trotz Schuldenbremse aufrüsten willSwitzerland· 2025-11-24Viola Amherd set the goal of a ten percent female share in the military.
Bundesrat plant Verfassungsänderung für Frauen-OrientierungstagSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
Viola Amherd is the Defense Minister of Switzerland who is increasingly isolated in the Federal Council.
Bilanz und Ausblick bis 2027Switzerland· 2025-11-10
Viola Amherd, the former defense minister, wanted to increase the army budget.
Bundesrat Martin Pfister unter DruckSwitzerland· 2025-10-31
Viola Amherd is the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports in Switzerland.
Nachrichtendienst-Chef Dussey warnt: Demokratie unter DruckSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Viola Amherd is a Swiss politician whose supporters spread rumors about Karin Keller-Sutter's actions regarding military funding.
Trump-Telefon, Krach mit der UBS, AT1 – Karin Keller-Sutters Stern sinktSwitzerland· 2025-10-20
Viola Amherd is the former sports minister who announced a women's quota for sports associations in Switzerland.
Mehr als die Hälfte erfüllt Amherds Quote nichtSwitzerland· 2025-10-12
Viola Amherd is a former Minister of Defense who is now retired.
Ständemehr oder nicht? So stritt der Bundesrat über die EU-VerträgeSwitzerland· 2025-10-11
Viola Amherd is mentioned as a former member of the FDP who was replaced by Martin Pfister.
Claude Longchamp im Gespräch: SVP-Erfolg und FDP-Schwächen erklärtSwitzerland· 2025-10-03
Viola Amherd was elected during the last vacancy in the Federal Council.
Bildungsdirektorin Silvia Steiner zur KontroverseSwitzerland· 2025-09-26
Viola Amherd is mentioned as the former Minister of Defense who initiated a restructuring.
Kritik an Umgang mit linksextremer GewaltSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who promised a fixed price for the American fighter jet F-35.
Soll das Volk noch einmal abstimmen?Switzerland· 2025-09-17
Viola Amherd's predecessor, who referred to the fixed price of the F-35 jets.
Bund darf weniger F-35 kaufenSwitzerland· 2025-09-14
