Matthieu Valet (born 4 January 1986) is a French politician of the National Rally who was elected member of the European Parliament in 2024.[1] A former police officer, he served as deputy chief of the brigade anti-criminalité in Val-de-Marne and as spokesperson of the Independent Union of Police Commissioners.[2]

Matthieu Valet
Valet in 2024
Member of the European Parliament
for France
Assumed office
16 July 2024
Personal details
Born4 January 1986 (1986-01-04) (age 38)
Lille, France
Political partyNational Rally (since 2024)
Other political
affiliations
Identity and Democracy Party

Before joining the National Rally, he sought to run for Renaissance in the 2022 legislative election, and was offered a candidacy in several constituencies.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Drôme : Pierre Jouvet, maire PS de Saint-Vallier, est élu député européen". France Bleu. June 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Matthieu Valet, le policier du RN". Le Point. April 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "INFO RTL - Quand un eurodéputé RN négociait une investiture... avec le camp Macron". RTL (French radio). June 14, 2024.