Appointments - Sophie PRIMAS (Agriculture, 1986, Beauvais), appointed Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad.

On Saturday September 21, 2024,Sophie PRIMAS (Agriculture, 1986, Beauvais), was appointed Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad.

After studying engineering at UniLaSalle, Sophie began her career inretail before joining Kantar, a world leader in data research and consulting.

In the early 2000s, she entered politics in the Yvelines region, becomingmayor of Aubergenville (78) in 2014. At the same time, she joined the French Senate in 2011, where she specialized inconsumer and agricultural issues.

Chairwoman of the Economic Affairs Committee for six years. Afervent defender of rural agriculture, she has also taken a strong stance against certain international agreements, such as those with Mercosur and CETA, which she deems unfavorable to French agriculture. During this mandate, she led numerous joint commissions on major laws such as Elan (housing) and Égalim (agriculture). In the face of international crises, she mobilized todefend the competitiveness of French companies, particularly on world markets.

After the2023 Senate renewal, she becomes Vice-President of the Senate

This government appointment marks a new stage in her career, which is already rich in achievements. She will continue to defend France's interests on the international stage.

Congratulations to Sophie on this new challenge!