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Nathalie AppereFrench politician, Mayor of Rennes (since 2014)
Date of Birth: 08.07.1975
Country:  France |
Content:
- Natalia Appéré: A Trailblazing Politician
- Political Career
- National Politics (2012-2017)
- Mayor of Rennes (2014-Present)
- President of Rennes Métropole (2020-Present)
- Accolades and Impact
Natalia Appéré: A Trailblazing Politician
Early Life and EducationBorn on July 8, 1975, in Pleumeur, Morbihan, Natalia Appéré embarked on a political journey that would culminate in her becoming Mayor of Rennes. She graduated from the Institute of Political Studies in Rennes in 1996 and earned a DEA degree in public service and local government in Europe in 1997.
Political Career
Local Politics (2001-2014)Appéré began her political career in 2001 as an assistant to the Mayor of Rennes. She served as a member of the Rennes Metropolitan Council from the same year and became an assistant to the deputy of the Rennes Municipal Council in 2012.
National Politics (2012-2017)
Appéré was elected to the National Assembly in 2012 as a deputy for the 2nd constituency of Ille-et-Vilaine. During the 2012 Socialist primary, she supported François Hollande's candidacy, and for the 2017 presidential election, she endorsed Manuel Valls.
Mayor of Rennes (2014-Present)
In 2014, Appéré led a coalition of left-wing parties to victory in the Rennes municipal elections. She was elected Mayor on April 4, 2014, and her administration included five Green Party representatives.
Appéré's tenure as Mayor has been marked by policies aimed at sustainability, social justice, and economic development. In 2020, she was reelected with an overwhelming majority.
President of Rennes Métropole (2020-Present)
In 2020, Appéré was unanimously elected President of Rennes Métropole, which comprises 43 municipalities. As President, she oversees various projects related to transportation, housing, and regional planning.
Accolades and Impact
Appéré has received numerous awards for her political leadership, including the Legion of Honor in 2023. She is considered one of the most influential female politicians in France and a role model for aspiring public servants.
