Fernand Le Rachinel (born 4 June 1942) is a French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the north-west of France. He is a member of the National Front, and is therefore a Non-Inscrit in the European Parliament. He sits on the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism. Le Rachinel is also a substitute for the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and a member of the delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula. He entered the European Parliament on 22 October 2004, replacing Chantal Simonot, who resigned on 1 October. Career Certificate of elementary education Active military service in Algeria (1962–1963) Meilleur Ouvrier de France in printing Former president of commercial court Former union chairman Honorary member of Manche Departmental Council Member of Lower Normandy Regional council Member of the European Parliament (1994–1999) Knight of the National Order of Merit References European Parliament biography External links Declaration of financial interests (in French; PDF file) 1942 births Living people People from Manche Politicians from Normandy National Rally (France) politicians MEPs for North-West France 2004–2009 MEPs for France 1994–1999 MEPs for France 1999–2004 National Rally (France) MEPs Knights of the Ordre national du Mérite