François‑Xavier Villain (born 13 December 1959) is a French politician serving as a deputy in the National Assembly of France. He represents Moselle's 3rd constituency, a seat he has held since the 2017 legislative elections.
Political affiliation
Villain is a member of the National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN), a right‑wing populist party in France. Prior to joining the RN, he was affiliated with centre‑right parties, including the Rally for the Republic (RPR) and its successor, the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).
Local mandates
- Mayor of Hayange – Villain was elected mayor of the town of Hayange in the Moselle department in 1995. He remained in office until 2020, when he was succeeded by a representative from another party.
- Municipal councilor – Throughout his mayoral tenure, he also served as a municipal councilor, participating in local governance and development initiatives.
Parliamentary career
- 2017 legislative election – Villain won the seat for Moselle's 3rd constituency under the RN banner, defeating the incumbent from the centre‑right.
- Committee work – In the National Assembly, he has been a member of the Economic Affairs Committee, contributing to discussions on industry, energy, and regional development.
Public positions
Villain has publicly advocated for policies aligned with his party's platform, including stricter immigration controls, economic protectionism, and increased support for French industry, particularly in the steel and manufacturing sectors prominent in his constituency.
Personal background
Before entering politics, Villain worked in the private sector, with experience in the industrial and commercial domains of the Moselle region. He holds a degree in law (Licence en Droit) from a French university.
References
- National Assembly of France – Official biography of François‑Xavier Villain.
- Ministry of the Interior – Results of the 2017 legislative elections for Moselle's 3rd constituency.
- Local press archives (Hayange municipal records, 1995‑2020).
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available and verifiable sources.
