Laurent Viérin (born 20 July 1975) is a French‑Italian politician from the Aosta Valley, a semi‑autonomous region in north‑west Italy. He is a member of the regionalist party Edelweiss (Stella Alpina) and has served in both regional and national legislative bodies.
Early life and education
Viérin was born in Aosta, the capital of the Aosta Valley. He pursued higher education in law, obtaining a degree from the University of Turin. Prior to entering politics, he was involved in regional cultural and civic initiatives.
Political career
Regional politics
- Aosta Valley Regional Council: Viérin was first elected to the Regional Council of the Aosta Valley in 2003. He was re‑elected in subsequent elections, serving multiple terms.
- Vice‑presidency of the Region: From 2013 to 2017, he held the office of Vice‑President of the Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley, overseeing portfolios that included tourism, cultural heritage, and sports.
National politics
- Member of the Chamber of Deputies: In the 2018 Italian general election, Viérin was elected to the Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati) representing the Aosta Valley constituency. He served on committees related to agriculture, food, and environmental protection.
- Legislative initiatives: During his tenure in the national parliament, Viérin advocated for the protection of the region’s linguistic minorities (French and Franco‑Provençal) and for policies supporting sustainable tourism and alpine agriculture.
Political positions
Viérin aligns with centrist and regionalist principles, emphasizing the autonomy of the Aosta Valley, preservation of its multilingual heritage, and balanced economic development that respects the alpine environment.
Personal life
Laurent Viérin is married and has children. He is known to be fluent in Italian, French, and the local Franco‑Provençal dialect. Outside politics, he engages in activities related to mountain sports and regional cultural events.
References
- Italian Chamber of Deputies official website (Camera dei Deputati) – biography page for Laurent Viérin.
- Regional Council of the Aosta Valley – records of council members and executive offices.
- Election results, Italian Ministry of the Interior – 2018 general election data for the Aosta Valley constituency.
