National AssemblyIn officeÎle-de-France · 5th constituency of ParisMember of the National Assembly
Pouria Amirshahi
Profile
Pouria Amirshahi is a French-Iranian politician currently serving as a Member of the National Assembly for the 5th constituency of Paris. Born in Iran, he moved to France as a child and became a prominent student leader, serving as president of the UNEF-ID from 1994 to 1998. Throughout his career, he has worked in social action, sustainable development, and journalism, including a tenure as director of the weekly publication Politis. A former Socialist Party member, he was previously elected as a deputy for French citizens abroad in 2012, where he became known as a leading figure among the 'frondeurs' who challenged the policies of the Hollande administration. He returned to the National Assembly in 2024.
Details
- Born
- 1972-03-27 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Shemiran, Iran
- Education
- University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Career
- Student union leader, social worker, NGO director, journalist, director of publication for Politis, and director of international affairs for the Seine-Saint-Denis departmental council.
