Victoire Jasmin (born 23 December 1955) is a French

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politician. She represents

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in the

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Early life

She was born in

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Medical career

Jasmin worked as a nurse in

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Political career

She was elected in the 2017 French Senate election. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Guadeloupe, she called on the

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to appease the growing social unrest on the island.

Political views

She opposes

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Personal life

She is the mother of 3 children.

References

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