Robert Ménard
Profile
Robert Ménard is a French politician and former journalist who has served as the Mayor of Béziers since 2014. He gained international prominence as the co-founder and long-time secretary-general of the NGO Reporters Without Borders, which he led from 1985 to 2008. After shifting from his early left-wing roots toward the far-right, he was elected mayor as an independent candidate. His tenure has been marked by controversial policies regarding immigration, security, and cultural issues, as well as his vocal support for the 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory.
Details
- Born
- 1953-07-06 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Oran, Algeria
- Education
- University Paul-Valéry-Montpellier
- Career
- Journalist, essayist, publisher, secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders, director-general of the Doha Center for Media Freedom
