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 (62 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 13 | 5.08 | 0.84% | +90% | 8,654,622 | 138,183 | $700,000 | 11,176$ |
| Totals | 13 | 8,654,622 | 138,183 | $700,000 | 11,176$ |
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is noted as an interesting example of a female politician who communicates effectively.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd, the former head of VBS, informed the villagers about the need for munitions clearance.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the defense minister and a former Bundesrätin.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd, the former head of the VBS, initiated a plan for a national disaster protection service that the Federal Council blocked.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Federal Councillor in the VBS who was succeeded by Martin Pfister.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who received a letter of concern from the financial delegation regarding several projects.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd's succession was a moment of uncertainty in Swiss politics.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is mentioned as the Defense Minister who faced criticism after a failed attempt to reform the service obligation system.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd argued for the new Federal Office for Cybersecurity to be assigned to her department.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd handed over the key to the Department of Defence to her successor Martin Pfister.
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