Viola Amherd
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemaleb. 19624.2Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Viola Amherd is a Swiss politician who is often seen as more sympathetic compared to Karin Keller-Sutter.
Karin Keller-Sutter und die starken MännerSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
Viola Amherd is mentioned as Pfister's predecessor who had a different approach to parliamentary questions.
Martin Pfisters Tour der Demut im NationalratSwitzerland· 2026-09-21
Viola Amherd is the head of the Department of Defence who supported the F-35 procurement despite warnings from the Federal Audit Office.
Die Finanzkontrolle ist präsent wie selten – und umstrittenSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
Viola Amherd is referenced in the context of her role in the procurement process of the F-35 jets for Switzerland.
Was bedeutet das für die Luftkrieg-Strategie?Switzerland· 2026-09-17
Viola Amherd's promises of fixed prices for the F-35 have come under scrutiny.
Martin Pfister und das VBS: Aufräumen nach dem F-35-SkandalSwitzerland· 2026-09-15
Viola Amherd is the current head of the Federal Department of Defence, criticized for her role in the F-35 procurement.
SP fordert PUK und spricht von «Mirage-Skandal 2.0»Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Viola Amherd has not fully read the procurement contract for the F-35 fighter jets.
Wer liest die entscheidenden Texte?Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Viola Amherd is the head of the Defense Department who was involved in the F-35 decision-making process.
Widersprüche und ungeklärte Fragen trotz UntersuchungenSwitzerland· 2026-09-14
Viola Amherd is criticized for her handling of the F-35 project and its associated costs.
Auch bei den Betriebskosten hat Amherd zu viel versprochenSwitzerland· 2026-09-13
Viola Amherd was the head of the Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sports and assured that a fixed price had been agreed upon for the F-35.
Was wirklich in den Gutachten standSwitzerland· 2026-09-12Viola Amherd was the head of the VBS who promised favorable conditions for the F-35 procurement.
F-35-Fixpreis-Debakel – ein Mann muss alles gewusst haben, das reichte dem RestSwitzerland· 2026-09-12
Viola Amherd is criticized for her handling of the F-35 procurement process.
Fixpreis-Affäre F-36: Vertrauen wiederherstellenSwitzerland· 2026-09-10Viola Amherd is portrayed as a central figure in the controversy surrounding the F-35 fighter jet procurement in Switzerland.
Viola Amherd und das F-35-Fiasko: Porträt einer AngegriffenenSwitzerland· 2026-09-09
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· 2025-12-12Viola 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
