Michelle Demessine

Michelle Demessine

Date of Birth: 18.06.1947
Country: France

Content:
  1. Early Life and Activism
  2. Political Career
  3. State Secretary for Tourism
  4. Local Government
  5. Later Years

Early Life and Activism

Michelle Demessine was born on June 18, 1947, in Frelenghien, France. She received her education as a secretary and actively participated in the women's rights movement. From 1977 to 1990, she served as president of the regional branch of the Union of French Women.

Political Career

Senator of France

In 1992, Demessine was elected to the French Senate for the first time. She represented the department of Nord. During her tenure, she was a member of the Senate's Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces Committee.

State Secretary for Tourism

On June 2, 1997, Demessine was appointed State Secretary for Tourism in Lionel Jospin's government. She resigned from her Senate seat to take up this role. After the government's term ended in 2001, she returned to the Senate and resumed her position on the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Local Government

In addition to her national political career, Demessine also held various local government positions. She served as a member of the municipal council of Houplines from 1995 to 2001, and as vice-mayor of Lille from March 19, 2001, to March 30, 2014.

Later Years

Demessine did not seek reelection to the Senate in 2017. She remains an active member of the Communist Party and continues to advocate for progressive causes.

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