The origins of political commitment

Politics & Society

Round Table

The origins of political commitment

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Collège des Bernardins 20 Rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris

English, French

Two French MPs will talk about the source of their commitment (their spiritual and cultural heritage), the humanist principles that underpin it, and the political ethics that drive them. They will discuss the duality between collective discipline and freedom of conscience, between defending their territory and concern for the universal, and the relationship between ethical conviction and a sense of responsibility. Finally, they will attempt to answer why Christians cannot distract themselves from political engagement.

Speakers

Dominique Potier

A member of the Socialist Party, Dominique Potier has been the MP for the 5th constituency of Meurthe-et-Moselle since 2012 and is president of the Esprit Civique association.

Olivia Grégoire

Olivia Grégoire est député de Paris (Renaissance) depuis 2017 et ancienne ministre. Diplômée de l’IEP de Paris et de l’ESSEC, elle a commencé sa carrière dans le conseil et la communication, avant de créer son entreprise. Elle a occupé plusieurs fonctions ministérielles ces dernières années (Secrétaire d'État chargée de l'Économie sociale, solidaire et responsable, porte-parole du gouvernement, et Ministre déléguée chargée des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises, du Commerce, de l'Artisanat et du Tourisme).

Moderators

Étienne Pépin

Étienne Pépin is editor-in-chief of Radio RCF/Radio Notre Dame