“Resign!”: SVP calls on Federal Councilor Viola Amherd to resign

The SVP Switzerland addressed Switzerland’s internal and external security at its 2025 management meeting in Bad Horn. Experts spoke about geopolitical challenges, the “weaknesses of the Swiss army”, the consequences of “uncontrolled migration” and the importance of neutrality.

The party sees Switzerland’s security threatened by wrong political decisions, EU treaties and inadequate leadership in the Defense Department under Federal Councilor Viola Amherd.

An overview of the criticisms and demands:

According to the SVP speakers, Switzerland is currently not in a position to guarantee its internal and external security independently. This is due, among other things, to wrong decisions and grievances in the Defense Department.

Federal Councilor Viola Amherd was sharply criticized, particularly for her prioritization of gender issues in the army and her decisions on supplying arms to Ukraine. The party argues that this policy endangers Switzerland’s neutrality, independence and defense capability. “Resign, Ms. Amherd!” writes the SVP in a media release.

The conference addressed the increasing threats posed by illegal migration, increasing crime and Switzerland’s rapprochement with NATO. According to the SVP, this endangers Switzerland’s proven neutrality, which has protected the country from international conflicts for over 200 years.

The conclusion of this year’s conference is clear: Switzerland must restore its internal and external security. This requires credible leadership, particularly in the Defense Department and the Army.

The party calls for new leadership in the Defense Department and emphasizes that security is the basis for freedom and self-determination. The central demand of the conference: the resignation of Federal Councilor Amherd in order to “pave the way for a safe, neutral and free Switzerland”.

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