Anne-Marie Descôtes (born 5 December 1959) is a French diplomat who has served as the Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs since 2022. She previously served as Ambassador of France to Germany from 2017 to 2022. She succeeded Philippe Étienne and is the first woman to head the French embassy in reunified Germany.
Early life and education Descôtes was born on 5 December 1959 in Lyon to Georges Descôtes and Suzanne Jusseau.Who's Who in France, édition 2015, .
After studying at the Lycée Jean-Perrin in Lyon, Descôtes joined the École normale supérieure de Fontenay-aux-Roses in 1979.
Other activities European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), MemberMembers European Council on Foreign Relations. Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN), Member of the Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN).
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