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 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,940 | $700,000 | 642$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,940 | $700,000 | 642$ |
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Defense Minister who lacked the courage to advocate for a tax increase for the army.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Defense Minister who experienced difficulties in her last year in office.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was portrayed negatively in Russian media during the Bürgenstock Conference for peace in Ukraine.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd introduced Thomas Süssli as the new army chief and emphasized his experience in managing complex projects.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd appointed Michaela Schärer to lead the Federal Office for Civil Protection.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd expressed enthusiasm for the reliability of the USA as a supplier of armaments.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Minister of Defense who avoided tax increases.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who suggested that military rearmament could be financed painlessly.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd set the goal of a ten percent female share in the military.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the Defense Minister of Switzerland who is increasingly isolated in the Federal Council.
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