After five terms in the European Parliament, the former RTL journalist is leaving active politics. Proud of the work accomplished. Disappointed not to have had the choice to appear (or not) on the European MR list.
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Deputy Head of the International Division
By Véronique LamquinPublished on 04/26/2024 at 06:00
Reading time: 11 min
Lhe boxes are still empty, the plants have not left the office, Frédérique Ries “still needs a little green”. Wednesday 2:30 p.m., the Liberals have just won their latest legislative victory in Strasbourg: new European rules aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling packaging. “Five thousand hours of work. In particular, Pfas are banned, a world first. » A few hours later, the former RTL journalist will end her 25-year career in the European Parliament.
How do you feel when you leave your Strasbourg office?
It’s a lot of commitment, convictions, investment. So I didn’t cry, it’s a question of temperament. And then, I believe that this departure was not very smooth, that the blows, I have perhaps already taken and absorbed.
Shots ?
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