Statement by Terry Reintke and Philippe Lamberts, on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group:
“We are deeply saddened by the death of our colleague Michèle Rivasi.
Her remarkable career, her passionate political battles and her empathy have left their mark on all those who had the chance to meet her.
She founded several associations such as Criirad in 1986, in the aftermath of Chernobyl, Criirem in 2005, and Zones Blanches Association in 2014, always ready to defend the principles she cherished. Michèle Rivasi dedicated her life to the protection of biodiversity and our health, as well as the fight for transparency in our institutions in the interest of European citizens.
She was elected as Member of French Parliament for Drôme in 1997 and later as a Member of the European Parliament in 2009.
Our Group and the European Parliament are today losing a political figure who, throughout her career, sought above all to defend the public interest.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.”