BelgiumChamber of RepresentativesDéFIBrussels-Capital RegionMember of the Chamber of Representatives
François De Smet
Profile
François De Smet is a Belgian politician, philosopher, and author who currently serves as a member of the Chamber of Representatives. Before his political career, he held various roles in migration policy and youth services, including serving as the first director of Myria, the Belgian Federal Migration Centre. A former president of the political party DéFI from 2019 to 2024, he is known for his academic background in political philosophy and his focus on issues such as secularism, human rights, and migration. He has authored numerous essays and books exploring contemporary societal challenges.
Details
- Born
- 1977-05-03 · 49 years old
- Birth place
- Brussels, Belgium
- Education
- Université libre de Bruxelles
- Career
- Philosopher, author, director of Myria, advisor to the Minister-President of the French Community, lecturer
