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 (64 years old)
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is a Swiss politician who is often seen as more sympathetic compared to Karin Keller-Sutter.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is mentioned as Pfister's predecessor who had a different approach to parliamentary questions.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the head of the Department of Defence who supported the F-35 procurement despite warnings from the Federal Audit Office.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is referenced in the context of her role in the procurement process of the F-35 jets for Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd's promises of fixed prices for the F-35 have come under scrutiny.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the current head of the Federal Department of Defence, criticized for her role in the F-35 procurement.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd has not fully read the procurement contract for the F-35 fighter jets.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is the head of the Defense Department who was involved in the F-35 decision-making process.
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Switzerland:
Viola Amherd is criticized for her handling of the F-35 project and its associated costs.
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Switzerland:
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.
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