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Sarah El HairyFrench politician, Secretary of State
Date of Birth: 16.03.1989
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Government Service
- Other Roles
- Regional manager for Groupe Up (2014)
- Press secretary for the Democratic Movement (2018)
- Re-election
Early Life and Education
Sarah El Haïry was born on March 16, 1989, in Romorantin-Lanthenay, France, to a Franco-Moroccan family. She completed her secondary education in Metz and graduated from the University of Nantes with a degree in law.
Political Career
El Haïry began her political career in the Union for a Popular Movement party, later joining the newly formed Democratic Movement in 2010. In 2017, she was elected as a deputy to the National Assembly for the 5th constituency of Loire-Atlantique, representing the presidential majority.
Government Service
On July 26, 2020, El Haïry was appointed Secretary of State for Youth and Employment in the government of Jean Castex, a position she held until May 20, 2022. In July 2022, she was reappointed Secretary of State for Youth and Universal National Service in the second government of Élisabeth Borne.
Other Roles
In addition to her political positions, El Haïry has held a number of other roles, including:
Regional manager for Groupe Up (2014)
Intern at the Ministry of Tourism of Quebec, Canada (through a political activism exchange program)
Acting party leader for the Democratic Movement in Loire-Atlantique (2015)
Press secretary for the Democratic Movement (2018)
Member of the municipal council of Nantes (2020-present)Controversies
During her 2017 election campaign, El Haïry faced allegations that over half of her expenses went to a company owned by two of her relatives, one of whom became her chief of staff. Additionally, it was reported that her brother had been reimbursed for expenses he had not incurred.
Re-election
In the 2022 parliamentary elections, El Haïry successfully defended her seat in the 5th constituency of Loire-Atlantique, representing the centrist coalition "Ensemble Citoyens".
