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Viola Amherd (Viola Patricia Amherd) was born on 7 June, 1962 in Brig-Glis, Valais, Switzerland, is a 98th President of the Swiss Confederation (Current). Discover Viola Amherd's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Viola Patricia Amherd |
| Occupation |
Notary Lawyer |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
7 June, 1962 |
| Birthday |
7 June |
| Birthplace |
Brig-Glis, Valais, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Switzerland
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Viola Amherd Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Viola Amherd height not available right now. We will update Viola Amherd's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
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| Sibling |
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Viola Amherd Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Viola Amherd worth at the age of 61 years old? Viola Amherd’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. She is from Switzerland. We have estimated Viola Amherd's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
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| Source of Income |
Lawyer |
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Timeline
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.
She is 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.
Amherd graduated from the Latin Grammar School at the College in Brig in 1982.
From 1982 to 1987, she studied jurisprudence at the University of Fribourg and in 1987 received a licenciate in both laws.
She then completed an internship as a lawyer and notary in Brig-Glis until 1990.
In 1990 she was awarded the notary's diploma of the canton of Valais and in 1991 the lawyer's diploma and the bar exam of the canton of Valais.
Since 1991, she has worked as a self-employed lawyer and notary with an office in Brig-Glis and from 1994 to 2006 as a part-time judge of the Federal Personnel Appeals Commission.
Viola Amherd is single and lives in Brig-Glis.
Amherd was a member of the city council of Brig-Glis (Stadtrat, executive member) from 1992 to 1996, vice president of the municipality of Brig-Glis from 1996 to 2000 and president of the municipality of Brig-Glis from 2000 to 2012.
Representing the canton of Valais, she was member of the Swiss National Council from 31 May 2005 to 31 December 2018.
In the election for the Federal Council of 9 December 2015, Amherd received 16 votes for the vacant seat held by Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf until the following 31 December, although she had not put her name forward as a candidate.
In the course of speculations about a candidature for the Federal Council, she announced her candidacy for the replacement of Doris Leuthard on 5 October 2018.
On 16 November 2018, Amherd and Heidi Z'graggen, a local executive in the canton of Uri, were nominated as Federal Council candidates by the CVP/PDC.
The following 5 December, she was elected to the Federal Council with 148 voting in the first ballot alongside Karin Keller-Sutter of FDP.The Liberals.
On 10 December 2018, it was announced that Amherd would head the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) from 1 January 2019.
Amherd became the first woman to hold the position.
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, in April 2022 Amherd wrote to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, urging the IOC to suspend officials from Russia and Belarus, much as the IOC recommended a ban of athletes and officials from both countries from competitions.
Amherd advocated for strengthening the Swiss Armed Forces, and opposed the possibility of Swiss membership in NATO.
On 7 December 2022, she was elected Vice-President of the Federal Council for 2023 alongside Alain Berset who was elected President.
On 13 December 2023, the federal Assembly elected Amherd President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 with 158 out of 243 votes.
She began serving in that function on 1 January 2024.
As president, Amherd has delivered a traditional New Year's address.
