Pacôme Rupin
French politician (born 1985)
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Pacôme Rupin (French pronunciation: [pakom ʁypɛ̃]; born 25 January 1985) is a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 2017 to 2022, representing the 7th constituency of Paris.[1][2] A member of La République En Marche! (LREM), his constituency covers the 4th arrondissement, as well as parts of the 11th and 12th arrondissements.
Pacôme Rupin | |
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Rupin in 2019 | |
| Member of the National Assembly for Paris's 7th constituency | |
| In office 21 June 2017 – 21 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Bloche |
| Succeeded by | Clément Beaune |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1985 Chambray-lès-Tours, France |
| Party | La République En Marche! (2016–present) |
Other political affiliations | Socialist Party (2005–2016) |
| Education | Lycée Saint-Jean de Passy |
| Alma mater | ESSEC Business School |
Political career
From 2005 until 2016, Rupin was a member of the Socialist Party.[3] He joined LREM shortly after its launch in 2016.[4]
Upon entering Parliament, Rupin was one of the four deputy chairpersons of the LREM parliamentary group under the leadership of successive chairmen Richard Ferrand (2017–2018) and Gilles Le Gendre (2018–2022).[5] He also served on the Committee on Legal Affairs.[6] In late 2018, he launched an informal group on Grand Paris.[7]
Ahead of the 2020 Paris municipal election, Rupin led a 12-person steering committee set up to prepare the LREM campaign and later served as campaign director for candidate Benjamin Griveaux.[8]
Political positions
In July 2019, Rupin voted in favor of the French ratification of the European Union’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada.[9]
Personal life
Rupin lives in a civil union with his partner.[10][11]