French politician (born 1963)
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 government of Prime Minister from September to December 2024.[2] She represented the 11th constituency for French residents overseas in the National Assembly from 2017 to 2024.[3]
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]
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