Viola Amherd
Viola Amherd (born 7 June 1962) is a Swiss politician and the President of Switzerland in 2024. She is a Member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2019. She is also a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party.[1]
Viola Amherd | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| President of Switzerland | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2024 | |
| Vice President | Karin Keller-Sutter |
| Preceded by | Alain Berset |
| Vice President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 | |
| President | Alain Berset |
| Preceded by | Alain Berset |
| Succeeded by | Karin Keller-Sutter |
| Swiss Federal Councillor | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Doris Leuthard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Viola Patricia Amherd 7 June 1962 (aged 63) Brig-Glis, Valais, Switzerland |
| Political party | Christian Democratic People's Party (until 2021) The Centre (since 2021) |
| Residence | Brig-Glis, Valais |
| Alma mater | University of Fribourg |
| Occupation | Notary Lawyer |
Viola Amherd Media
Official portrait of the Federal Council in the year of Amherd's presidency
References
- ↑ Binnur Donmez, Beyza (2022-12-10). "Alain Berset to assume Swiss presidency in 2023". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-12-07.