Nathalie Arthaud
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Nathalie Arthaud | |
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 Nathalie Arthaud, February 25, 2012 | |
| Municipal councillor from Vaulx-en-Velin | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1970 Peyrins, France |
| Political party | Lutte Ouvrière |
Nathalie Arthaud (French pronunciation: [natali aʁto]; born February 23, 1970) is a teacher in economics in lycée and French politician and Lutte Ouvrière candidate for the 2012 presidential election.[1] She is a native of Peyrins, Drôme, France.
Political background and candidacy
In 2007, Arthaud was a teacher and spokeswoman of Arlette Laguiller's presidential bid.
During the press conference following the annual meeting of Lutte Ouvrière (Workers' Struggle), December 8, 2008, Nathalie Arthaud officially designated as spokeswoman of the party.
As a new leader of Lutte Ouvrière, Arthaud led the party's campaign for the European elections in June 2009. She topped the list in the South-East constituency where she obtained 24,727 votes (0.84%).
At the regional election of 2010 in Rhône-Alpes, the party obtained 24,294 votes (1.42%).
On December 5, 2010, Arthaud was designated candidate of Lutte Ouvrière in the presidential election of 2012.[2]
Arthaud is also an elected town councillor for Vaulx-en-Velin, in charge of youth matters.
References
- ^ "La Lyonnaise Nathalie Arthaud nommée porte-parole de Lutte Ouvrière". Lyonmag. 9 December 2008.
- ^ "Arthaud (LO) candidate en 2012 dans "une continuité avec Arlette"". AFP. 5 December 2010.