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Philippe Cochet

b. 1961

French politician (1961-

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About Philippe Cochet

Born 1961. Philippe Cochet is a French politician and business executive.

Philippe Cochet (; born 23 May 1961) is a French politician.

Career He has been a member of the French National Assembly since 2002, most recently re-elected in 2007 for the Rhône department. He is a member of the mainstream conservative party, the UMP.

He is a member of the National Assembly Committee on foreign relations, and the President of the France-Iran Parliamentary Committee.

Within the UMP, Philippe Cochet is part of the libertarian faction called The Reformers. He has been one of the 21 members of the UMP National Committee (Comité directeur) since July 2007.

He is also, since March 2008, the mayor of Caluire-et-Cuire, a city in the Northern suburbs of Lyon.

Political positions Cochet was a notable opponent to the 2013 legalisation of same-sex marriage under a government bill presented by Justice Minister Christiane Taubira; he supported La Manif pour tous. He used controversial language in the National Assembly, accusing the government of "assassinating children". He later said the term was "not appropriate", but maintained the government would be "weakening children".

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Member of the French National Assembly, Metropolitan councillor of Lyon, Mayor of Caluire-et-Cuire

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Philippe Cochet?

French politician (1961-

When was Philippe Cochet born?

Philippe Cochet was born on 23 May 1961 in 6th arrondissement of Lyon.

What is Philippe Cochet's occupation?

Philippe Cochet is a politician and business executive.

What nationality is Philippe Cochet?

Philippe Cochet is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe Cochet

· Wikidata: Q12925

· DBpedia: Philippe Cochet

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