Yaël Braun-Pivet

Yaël Braun-Pivet
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Name	Yaël Braun-Pivet
Office	President of the National Assembly
Term start	28 June 2022
Predecessor	Richard Ferrand
Birth date	7 December 1970
Birth place	Nancy, France
Party	Renaissance (La République En Marche!)
Alma mater	Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

Yaël Braun-Pivet is a French politician and former magistrate who has served as President of the National Assembly since June 2022. Born in Nancy and trained in law in Paris, she rose through judicial and parliamentary roles before entering national politics with La République En Marche! Her tenure has intersected with major French institutions and global events, including interactions with the Élysée Palace, the French Senate, and European Union bodies.

Early life and education

Braun-Pivet was born in Nancy and grew up near Metz, with family roots connecting to Strasbourg and Lyon. She studied law at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and trained at institutions linked to the Conseil d'État and the Cour de cassation. During her legal formation she encountered figures and institutions such as École nationale de la magistrature, Université Panthéon-Assas, Sciences Po, Institut d'études politiques de Paris, and legal texts used by the Conseil constitutionnel. Her early connections included internships or contacts with offices related to the Ministry of Justice (France), the Tribunal de grande instance de Paris, and offices that advise the Assemblée nationale and the Sénat.

Political career

Braun-Pivet began her public career in roles bridging the judiciary and parliamentary spheres, working with or being influenced by institutions such as the Cour des comptes, the Conseil d'État, and the office of the Garde des Sceaux. She joined La République En Marche!, aligning with national leaders including Emmanuel Macron, Edouard Philippe, and advisers associated with Matignon. Elected deputy representing a Paris constituency, she served on committees interacting with members from parties such as Les Républicains, Parti Socialiste, Rassemblement National, and La France Insoumise. Her parliamentary work involved collaboration and negotiation with leaders of the Union for a Popular Movement-era figures, contacts with the European Commission, and engagement in legislative debates alongside deputies influenced by the Treaty of Maastricht-era policies. She has participated in parliamentary friendship groups and interparliamentary delegations involving the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and delegations linked to the United Nations and the Council of Europe.

Presidency of the National Assembly

As President of the National Assembly, Braun-Pivet has presided over sessions in the Palais Bourbon, coordinating with the Prime Minister of France and interacting with the Élysée Palace under Emmanuel Macron. Her role required managing relations with the Senate of France, the Constitutional Council (France), and the European Parliament on matters of legislative procedure. In the chamber she has overseen debates involving ministers from cabinets led by figures such as Édouard Philippe, Jean Castex, and Gabriel Attal, and navigated crises referencing events like the Yellow Vests movement and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her presidency entailed representation in state ceremonies with heads of state including the President of the Republic, hosting delegations from countries such as Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and engaging with institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the World Health Organization, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Political positions and policy initiatives

Braun-Pivet has taken positions on justice reform, national security, and parliamentary procedure, engaging with legislation influenced by law codes and international frameworks such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the Schengen Agreement, and directives from the European Union. She has supported measures addressing public safety debated with figures from Ministry of the Interior (France), law enforcement bodies including the Police nationale and the Gendarmerie nationale, and social policy discussions tied to the Ministry of Labour (France), the Caisse des Dépôts, and family policy considerations involving institutions like the Conseil supérieur de la magistrature. Her initiatives intersected with debates on immigration referencing the Dublin Regulation, economic recovery plans tied to the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and health measures discussed with the Haute Autorité de Santé and the World Health Organization. She has engaged with parliamentary reforms inspired by practices in assemblies such as the House of Commons, the Bundestag, the Senate of the United States, and the Knesset.

Personal life and honors

Braun-Pivet's background includes familial and cultural ties to regions such as Lorraine, Grand Est, and Île-de-France. Her personal network overlaps with legal and political figures from institutions like the Cour de cassation, the Conseil d'État, and academic bodies such as Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Université Paris-Saclay. She has received recognition and honors in contexts alongside recipients from orders like the Légion d'honneur and the Ordre national du Mérite, and has been featured in national media outlets including Le Monde, Le Figaro, Libération, and international coverage by BBC News, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Her public engagements have placed her in dialogue with civil society organizations, trade unions such as the Confédération générale du travail, and employer federations like the Mouvement des Entreprises de France.

Category:Members of the National Assembly (France) Category:French women in politics Category:1970 births Category:Living people