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Viola Amherd

Swiss politician

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Viola Patricia Amherd is a Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2019 to 2025, and as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 between 1 January and 31 December. She was the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport. Amherd was a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC) before it merged with the Conservative Democratic Party (BDP/PBD) to form The Centre (DM/LC) in 2021, which she joined.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Brig-Glis wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, notary wd
Political party
Christian Democratic People's Party, The Centre wd
Education
University of Fribourg wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 · BS 16 Poush 2080 – 15 Poush 2081)
  • Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 · BS 17 Poush 2079 – 15 Poush 2080)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 January 2019 – 31 March 2025)
  • Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1 January 2019 – 31 March 2025)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (31 May 2005 – 31 December 2018)

Questions

When was Viola Amherd born?
Viola Amherd was born on 7 June 1962 in Brig-Glis.
What positions has Viola Amherd held?
Positions held by Viola Amherd include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2024–2024); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2023–2023); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (2019–2025); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (2019–2025); Member of the Swiss National Council (2005–2018).
Where did Viola Amherd study?
Viola Amherd was educated at University of Fribourg.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Viola Amherd · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q120917 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Viola Amherd (2024, cropped).jpg by Swiss Federal Chancellery / Sina Guntern (Attribution)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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