Yan Chantrel

Yan Chantrel is a French politician serving as a Senator representing French citizens living abroad since 2021. Based in Canada since 2011, he previously served as a councilor for French nationals abroad and was a member of the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad (AFE) from 2014 to 2021. A member of the Socialist Party, he has been an advocate for democratic reforms, including efforts to simplify the shared initiative referendum process. His political career is characterized by a focus on the representation and support of the French expatriate community.