Valérie Hayer, MEP and president of the centrist Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, was officially designated this Thursday, February 29 as head of the presidential majority list for the European elections. Aged 37, this native of Mayenne, still unknown to the general public, embodies competence and seriousness according to her support within the majority. His career, marked by agricultural roots and a long-standing European commitment, is highlighted to legitimize this choice. However, his clumsiness struggles to convince beyond his camp…
Valérie Hayer: A profile anchored in the agricultural world and European commitment
Daughter, granddaughter and sister of farmers, Valérie Hayer graduated in public Law. Before joining Emmanuel Macron in 2017, she was vice-president of the Departmental Council of Mayenne and campaigned within the UDI, a centrist party.
Her European experience was built alongside former minister Jean Arthuis, whose parliamentary colleague she was when he chaired the budgets committee in the European Parliament. Elected European MP in 2019, she distinguished herself on the agricultural and budgetary filesactively participating in the negotiations on the EU multiannual budget and the post-Covid recovery plan.
A consensual and combative personality hailed by the majority
Within the presidential majority, the appointment of Valérie Hayer is unanimous. “She is unanimous in her group Renew Europe“, underlines Renaissance MP Louis Margueritte.
Its dual belonging, to the West of France where the pro-European electorate is important, and to the UDI which wishes to join the majority, is also highlighted. Her commitment to the field is praised by Minister Marie Lebec, who sees in her “a fighting woman who will be at the front for this decisive year”.
Faced with criticism of a late nomination, Valérie Hayer’s supporters cite a busy schedule and reject the idea of a choice by default.
A challenge of notoriety in the face of seasoned adversaries
The main challenge for Valérie Hayer will be to make herself known to the general public, facing already well-identified adversaries like Jordan Bardella for the National Rally.
However, his profile is judged “hyper solide” by an advisor to the executive, who underlines his mastery of issues and his ability to seduce the right-wing electorate. Beyond notoriety, voters will be especially attentive to the positioning of Emmanuel Macron and the government on European issues, believe the majority strategists.
The upcoming campaign will be an opportunity for Valérie Hayer to demonstrate her energy and support the European Renaissance project.
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