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Edwige Diaz
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Edwige Diaz in 2021
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| Member of the National Assembly for Gironde's 11th constituency |
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| Assumed office 22 June 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Véronique Hammerer |
| Member of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Assumed office 2020 |
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| President | Alain Rousset |
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| Born | 15 October 1987 Marseille, France |
| Political party | National Rally |
Edwige Diaz (born on 15 October 1987) is a French politician. She is a member of the National Rally political party. She works as a representative for the people of Gironde in the National Assembly.
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Who is Edwige Diaz?
Edwige Diaz was born in Marseille, France. Her grandfather was from Spain and was involved in politics.
Early Life and Education
After finishing high school, Edwige Diaz went to university. She studied the Spanish language. This helped her learn more about different cultures.
Starting in Politics
Edwige Diaz became interested in politics when she was in college. She first joined a different political group. Later, she became a member of the National Rally party.
In 2017, she ran for election to the National Assembly. This is like the main parliament in France. She ran to represent an area called Gironde's 11th constituency. She got many votes but did not win that time.
Becoming a Regional Councillor
Edwige Diaz also serves as a regional councillor for Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This means she helps make decisions for a large area of France.
In 2020, she ran for mayor in the town of Saint-Savin. She received a lot of support from the voters.
Elected to the National Assembly
In 2021, she was a candidate to lead the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Then, in 2022, Edwige Diaz was elected to the National Assembly. She won the election for the Gironde's 11th constituency. This was a big step in her political career. She was also re-elected in 2024.
What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly is a very important part of the French government. It is where laws are made and discussed. Members of the National Assembly are called "deputies." They represent different parts of France. Their job is to speak for the people who elected them.
