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Adrien Quatennens
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Quatennens in 2017
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| Member of the National Assembly for Nord's 1st constituency |
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| In office 21 June 2017 – 9 June 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Bernard Roman |
| Succeeded by | Aurélien Le Coq |
| Coordinator of La France Insoumise | |
| In office 22 June 2019 – 18 September 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel Bompard |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Bompard |
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| Born | 23 May 1990 Lille, France |
| Political party | Left Party (since 2013) La France Insoumise (since 2016) |
| Profession | Customer advisor |
| Website | https://adrienquatennens.fr/ |
Adrien Quatennens (born 23 May 1990) is a French politician. He served as a member of the National Assembly for Nord's 1st constituency from 2017 to 2024. He was also the coordinator for the political party La France Insoumise (LFI) from June 2019 until September 2022. He stepped down from this role due to personal difficulties.
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Early Life and Education
Adrien Quatennens was born in Lille, France, on 23 May 1990. His father worked for France's public electric company, EDF. His mother was a salesperson in an eyeglasses shop.
Adrien became interested in politics when he was 16. He took part in protests against a new employment law in 2006. He also joined groups that help people experiencing homelessness. Another group he joined, ATTAC, works to tax money exchanged between countries.
In 2008, he finished high school with a degree in economic and social affairs. He then started studying economics at the University of Lille. However, he left after his second year to begin working. He later earned a business management degree while working as an apprentice at EDF. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a customer consultant for EDF in Lille.
Political Journey
Joining the Left Party
Adrien Quatennens became a supporter of Jean-Luc Mélenchon in 2008. He officially joined Mélenchon's Left Party (PG) in 2013. Two years later, he became a member of the party's national council.
He helped with Mélenchon's presidential campaigns in 2012 and 2017. In 2014, he ran for a seat on the city council in Lille but was not elected.
Role in La France Insoumise
In 2017, Quatennens was chosen by La France Insoumise (LFI) to run for the National Assembly. He won his election in the second round with a very close vote.
As a member of the National Assembly, he joined the Social Affairs Committee. This committee deals with topics like labor laws and social welfare. He spoke out against a new labor law in 2017. He also supported a bill to recognize mental health issues from occupational burnout as work-related illnesses.
Adrien Quatennens quickly became an important figure in LFI. He was named the party's coordinator in July 2019. This role meant he helped lead the party's activities.
He led LFI's efforts against the government's plan to change pensions. He argued that the plan was unfair because it would affect different social groups differently.
In 2022, Adrien Quatennens was re-elected to the National Assembly. He won his election in the first round, which was a strong result for his party. On 18 September 2022, he stepped down from his duties as coordinator of La France Insoumise. This decision followed personal difficulties.
He was a candidate for the New Popular Front in the 2024 legislative election. However, he later decided to withdraw his candidacy on 16 June 2024.
Hobbies and Interests
Adrien Quatennens enjoys rock music. He has been a fan of French singer Johnny Hallyday since he was a child. He also likes bands like Nirvana and Noir Désir. He is a fan of Bob Marley and even wrote a short biography about him when he was 12. Quatennens also plays the drums in a band called the Insousols. This band is made up of members from La France Insoumise.
See also
In Spanish: Adrien Quatennens para niños
