André Villiers
André Villiers (born 13 December 1954) is a French politician of the Union of Democrats and Independents (UDI) who has been serving as a member of the French National Assembly since 18 June 2017, representing the second ward of the department of Yonne.[1]
André Villiers | |
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| Member of the National Assembly for Yonne's 2nd constituency | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Yves Caullet |
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| Born | 13 December 1954 Tharoiseau, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | Union of Democrats and Independents |
Political career
In 2001, Villiers was elected as the mayor of Pierre-Perthuis, and would remain there until 2008 when he became the mayor of Vézelay under The Centrists.[2] He was also councilor for the Yonne commune from 1992 to 2015.
In parliament, Villiers serves on the Committee on Economic Affairs.[3]
Political positions
Villiers is considered a supporter of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.[4]
References
- http://www.francetvinfo.fr/elections/resultats/yonne_89/yonne_2eme-circonscription
- http://www.liberation.fr/politiques/0101581408-boutin-renonce-a-son-siege-de-deputee
- André Villiers National Assembly.
- Benoît Vitkine (September 6, 2017), A Nanterre, les journalistes Elise Lucet et Laurent Richard face à la « dictature » azerbaïdjanaise Le Monde.
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