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 |
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| Switzerland | 5 | 5.40 | 0.41% | +100% | 8,654,622 | 70,823 | $700,000 | 5,728$ |
| Totals | 5 | 8,654,622 | 70,823 | $700,000 | 5,728$ |
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Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who promised a fixed price for the American fighter jet F-35.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd's predecessor, who referred to the fixed price of the F-35 jets.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former head of the VBS who tasked Christian Dussey with a complete overhaul of the intelligence service.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is mentioned as a Federal Councilor who had conflicts with Karin Keller-Sutter.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the Swiss Federal President who visited Berlin in May 2024.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd was the former Minister of Defense who was convinced that Switzerland had negotiated a fixed price with the Americans.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd's departure from the federal government prompted a search for a new Bundesrat.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd, Pfister's predecessor, had assured that the F-35 would not become more expensive.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Swiss Minister of Sports who is criticized for not maintaining contact with Gianni Infantino.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the former Minister of Defense who opposed inviting Russia to the Bürgenstock Conference.
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