Patrick Hetzel
Profile
Patrick Hetzel is a French politician and academic who has served as a member of the National Assembly for the 7th constituency of Bas-Rhin since 2012. A member of The Republicans, he is known for his conservative positions on societal issues, including his opposition to same-sex marriage and the constitutionalization of abortion. Previously, he served as the Minister of Higher Education and Research in the Barnier government in 2024. An expert in management sciences, Hetzel held significant administrative roles in higher education, including rector of the Limoges academy and director general for higher education and professional integration. His political career is marked by his advocacy for university autonomy and his active involvement in parliamentary debates regarding bioethics and education policy.
Details
- Born
- 1964-07-02 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Phalsbourg, France
- Education
- EM Strasbourg Business School, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3
- Career
- University professor, academic researcher, rector of the Limoges academy, advisor to the Prime Minister, Director General for Higher Education and Professional Integration
