Anne Genetet
French politician (born 1963)
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Anne Genetet (born 20 April 1963) is a French medical doctor and politician[1] of Renaissance (RE) who briefly served as the Minister of National Education in the Barnier government from September to December 2024.[2] She represented the 11th constituency for French residents overseas in the National Assembly from 2017 to 2024.[3]
Anne Genetet | |
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Genetet in 2017 | |
| Minister of National Education | |
| In office 21 September 2024 – 23 December 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Michel Barnier |
| Preceded by | Nicole Belloubet |
| Succeeded by | Élisabeth Borne |
| Member of the National Assembly for the 11th constituency for French residents overseas | |
| In office 21 June 2017 – 21 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Thierry Mariani |
| Succeeded by | Rémi Provendier |
| Member of the Escamps City Council | |
| Assumed office 28 June 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1963 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Party | Renaissance |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Paris Descartes University |
| Occupation | Physician • Journalist • Politician |
Early career
In 2005, Genetet moved to Singapore with her husband and four sons. She subsequently founded the Help Agency, a consultancy to advise maids and their employers on health and legal matters. She also worked with non-governmental organizations on maid issues.[4]
Political career
In parliament, Genetet serves on the Committee on Foreign Affairs[5] and the Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices (OPECST).[6]
In addition to her committee assignments, Genetet chairs the French-Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Group.[5] Since 2022, she has been part of the French delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, where she serves on the Economics and Security Committee, the Sub-Committee on Transition and Development, the Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Economic Relations and the Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council.[7] She is also part of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.[8]
Political positions
In May 2018, Genetet co-sponsored an initiative in favour of legalizing assisted reproductive technology (ART) for all women (singles, heterosexual couples or lesbian couples).[9]
In July 2019, Genetet voted in favor of the French ratification of the European Union’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada.[10]
