Virginie Herz is editor-in-chief at France 24 and news anchor for the program “News on the International Situation of the Rights of Women.” Previously a major reporter, she covered crises around the world, including revolutions in Arab countries, attempted coups in Africa, and humanitarian catastrophes in Asia. Of French and German heritage, she has applied her studies to both sides of that border, as well as in Spain and the United Kingdom. She was valedictorian at the « Institut d’études politiques » (IEP) in Strasbourg, where she received her bachelor’s degree. She received Master’s degrees in European politics from Bath University and the
« Centre d’études journalistique » in Strasbourg.