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Viola Patricia Amherd (born 7 June 1962) is a Swiss politician who has served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2019, and as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 since 1 January.
Viola Amherd is a Federal Councillor and the head of the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) since 2019. She is also the president of the Swiss Confederation in 2024, a largely ceremonial role.
Viola Amherd. Party: The Centre. Born on: 07.06.1962. Place of origin: Brig-Glis (VS), Zwischbergen (VS), Naters (VS) Canton: Valais (VS) Election: 05.12.2018. Successor to Federal Councillor: Doris Leuthard. Details of elections to the Federal Council. Elected on 1. ballot with 148 votes. Ballots distributed: 244. Ballots received: 244.
Viola Amherd from the canton of Valais was elected as the President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 on 13 December 2023. She heads the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and gives speeches on Swiss consensus and foreign policy.
Viola Amherd was elected to the Federal Council in 2018. She has headed the Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport since 2019.
Jan 1, 2024 · Learn about Viola Amherd, the second consecutive French-speaking president and the fourth non-German speaking president in a row. Find out how she was elected, what her role is and why she only serves for one year.
Mar 13, 2024 · Amherd discusses peace, gender equality and humanitarian issues with UN officials and other countries in New York. She also plans a peace conference for Ukraine and addresses the setbacks in global progress on sexual violence and poverty.
