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Michelle MeunierFrench politician
Date of Birth: 24.01.1956
Country:  France |
Content:
- Michel Méunier: A Force in French Politics
- Local and Regional Leadership
- Senatorial Representation
- National Standing
- Electoral History
- Vice-President of the General Council of Loire-Atlantique (2004-2011)
Michel Méunier: A Force in French Politics
Early Life and CareerMichel Méunier was born on January 24, 1956, in Rezé, a suburb of Nantes. She began her political journey in 1989 as deputy mayor of Nantes under Jean-Marc Ayrault.
Local and Regional Leadership
From 2001 to 2015, Méunier served as a member of the General Council of Loire-Atlantique for the canton of Nantes-2. In 2004, she became vice-president of the General Council for children and families, a role she held until 2011.
Senatorial Representation
2011-present: Senator for Loire-AtlantiqueIn 2011, Méunier entered the senatorial elections as the second candidate on a left-wing list led by Yannick Vaugrenard. The list won three mandates, securing her a seat in the Senate. She retained her mandate in the 2017 elections, again on Vaugrenard's list, which now represented the Socialist Party.
As a senator, Méunier serves on the Social Affairs Committee. In 2013, she was appointed to the National Consultative Committee on Ethics at the proposal of Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.
National Standing
During the Socialist Party's presidential primary in 2017, Méunier played a key role in Benoît Hamon's campaign by overseeing child protection issues.
Electoral History
Vice-Mayor of Nantes (1989-2011)Member of the General Council of Loire-Atlantique for Nantes-2 (2001-2015)
