LuxembourgMember of the Chamber of Deputies of LuxembourgDemocratic PartyCentre · Centre constituencyMember of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
Gérard Schockmel
Profile
Gérard Schockmel is a Luxembourgish politician and virologist who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2023. Born in Esch-sur-Alzette, he earned a PhD in 1992 and gained national prominence as an infectious disease specialist during the COVID-19 pandemic. A member of the Democratic Party, he represents the Centre constituency. Schockmel is known for his critical stance on government pandemic management and his vocal opposition to the constitutional enshrinement of abortion rights, which has occasionally led to friction with his own party leadership.
Details
- Born
- 1961-03-09 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Education
- University of Oxford
- Career
- Virologist, HIV researcher, pharmaceutical industry professional, Robert Schuman Hospital staff
