Brigitte Klinkert
Brigitte Klinkert is a French politician representing the Haut-Rhin department. She is a member of the Renaissance party and has served as a deputy since 2017. Klinkert has been vocal about regional issues, particularly regarding the unique legal and cultural status of Alsace. Recently, she was in the news for her communication with Prime Minister François Bayrou, where she sought clarification on the government's proposal to potentially abolish specific public holidays in Alsace, which raised concerns about the preservation of local rights and identity.
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Brigitte Klinkert is a Renaissance deputy who has been reconducted to her function as a questor.
Le RN de retour au bureau de l’Assemblée avec deux vice-présidents, élus grâce aux voix du bloc central
France· 2025-10-01
Brigitte Klinkert criticized the removal of night trains, highlighting the strong interest of passengers in rail connections between France and Germany.
Nachtzüge von Berlin und Wien nach Paris werden eingestellt - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-09-29Brigitte Klinkert criticized the cancellation of the night trains, emphasizing the high demand for these connections.
Nachtzug zwischen Paris und Berlin wird eingestellt
Luxembourg· 2025-09-29Brigitte Klinkert expressed her concerns about the potential changes to Alsace's public holidays after communicating with the Prime Minister.
La suppression de « jours fériés spécifiques à l’Alsace » n’est « pas négociable », répondent les autorités locales au projet de François BayrouFrance· 2025-08-11
