Michaël Taverne (born 10 March 1979) is a French politician of the National Rally. In 2022, he was elected to the National Assembly for Nord's 12th constituency.
Michaël Taverne | |
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 Michaël Taverne in 2021 | |
| Member of the National Assembly for Nord's 12th constituency | |
| Assumed office 22 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Anne-Laure Cattelot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1979 Maubeuge, France |
| Political party | National Rally |
| Other political affiliations | Debout la France |
| Profession | Police officer |
Taverne graduated from University with a qualification in STAPS (Bachelor of Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities) and worked as a police officer. He subsequently became a training and firearms instructor for the police at Lille central police station.[1][2]
He began his political career as an executive for Debout la France and its leader Nicolas Dupont-Aignan before joining the National Rally (RN) in 2019. According to Taverne, the RN is "the only political force that can bring people together" and "win ideas." During the 2022 French legislative election, Taverne contested the seat of Nord's 12th constituency and defeated LREM deputy Anne-Laure Cattelot.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Gros plan sur les nouveaux députés issus de la fonction publique". Acteurs Publics. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022..
- ^ "12th district: who is Michaël Taverne, first RN deputy for Sambre-Avesnois?". La Voix du Nord. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ "Police officers, teachers, former LRs ... Who are the new RN deputies?". L'Express. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-22.