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Bruno Le Maire

French politician, writer, and former diplomat.

Bruno Le Maire, born on April 15, 1969, has been serving as Economy and Finance Minister under President Emmanuel Macron since 2017. He transitioned from The Republicans to La République En Marche! in 2017. Le Maire has held various political positions, including Secretary of State for European Affairs and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fishing under President Nicolas Sarkozy. He is also a successful author, winning the 2008 Edgar Faure Prize for his book Des hommes d'État.

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Timeline

Bruno Le Maire Born

Bruno Le Maire, a French politician, writer, and former diplomat, was born on April 15, 1969 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He currently serves as the Economy and Finance Minister in France.

Le Maire performs for Pope John Paul II

As a child, Bruno Le Maire sang in the children's choir at the Jesuit school Saint-Louis de Gonzague and had the opportunity to perform for Pope John Paul II in 1980. This early experience may have influenced his later career in politics and public service.

Bruno Le Maire Attends École normale supérieure

In 1989, Bruno Le Maire started attending the prestigious École normale supérieure as part of his educational journey before pursuing further studies in French literature.

Agrégation in Letters

In 1992, Bruno Le Maire obtained his Agrégation in Letters, showcasing his academic achievement in the field of literature and humanities.

Bruno Le Maire Graduates from Sciences Po

In 1995, Bruno Le Maire completed his studies and graduated from Sciences Po, marking an important milestone in his academic career.

Bruno Le Maire Accepted into École nationale d'administration (ÉNA)

In 1996, Bruno Le Maire was accepted into the prestigious École nationale d'administration (ÉNA), a significant achievement in his path towards a career in politics.

Bruno Le Maire joins Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After leaving the ÉNA in 1998, Bruno Le Maire started working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development.

Bruno Le Maire becomes Foreign Affairs Advisor

In 2002, Bruno Le Maire took on the role of Foreign Affairs Advisor in the ministry.

Le Maire drafts speech for Dominique de Villepin

Bruno Le Maire, while working on the staff of Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin, took pride in drafting a significant speech delivered by Villepin at the UN Security Council in February 2003, opposing US intervention in Iraq. This event showcased Le Maire's involvement in important diplomatic matters.

Bruno Le Maire becomes Interior Ministry Advisor

By 2004, Bruno Le Maire transitioned to an advisor role in the Interior ministry.

Youth Unemployment Concerns

In 2005, Bruno Le Maire expressed his dismay over the high level of youth unemployment in France and attempted to address the issue through specific actions. However, he later acknowledged the challenges of implementing reforms in the country.

Bruno Le Maire becomes Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister

In July 2006, Bruno Le Maire was appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, succeeding Pierre Mongin. He held this position until the departure of Dominique de Villepin from the office of Prime Minister.

Member of the National Assembly for Eure's 1st constituency

Bruno Le Maire served as a Member of the National Assembly for Eure's 1st constituency from June 20, 2007, to January 13, 2009.

Served as Secretary of State for European Affairs

Bruno Le Maire held the position of Secretary of State for European Affairs from December 18, 2008, to June 23, 2009.

Appointed as Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fishing

Bruno Le Maire served as the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fishing from June 23, 2009, to May 15, 2012.

End of Bruno Le Maire's term as Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries

On November 14, 2010, Bruno Le Maire's tenure as Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries came to an end.

Start of Bruno Le Maire's Social Media Account

On September 15, 2011, Bruno Le Maire's social media account was created, marking the beginning of his online presence.

Member of the National Assembly for Eure's 1st constituency

Bruno Le Maire was a Member of the National Assembly for Eure's 1st constituency from June 20, 2012, to July 21, 2017.

Freebase Data Dumps Publication

A publication date of Freebase Data Dumps on October 28, 2013.

Le Maire's Election for the Presidency of The Republicans

In November 2014, Bruno Le Maire obtained 29.8% of votes in the election for the presidency of The Republicans, competing against Nicolas Sarkozy.

Bruno Le Maire's language proficiency

On October 10, 2015, it was stated in BnF authorities that Bruno Le Maire speaks, writes, or signs in French.

Le Maire's Shift to the Right in Conservative Primaries

In the conservative primaries of 2016, Bruno Le Maire shifted his political stance to the right by emphasizing law and order and national identity issues. He advocated for the expulsion of suspicious foreigners, deportation of foreign nationals after serving jail terms, and limiting refugee numbers.

Appointment as Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry

From May 15, 2017, Bruno Le Maire assumed the role of Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry in the first Philippe Government, replacing Michel Sapin.

Assumed office as Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery

Bruno Le Maire became the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery on May 17, 2017.

Le Maire appointed as Minister of the Economy and Finance

On 19 June 2017, Le Maire was appointed as the Minister of the Economy and Finance in the second Philippe government.

End of Term as Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry

On June 21, 2017, Bruno Le Maire's term as Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry in the first Philippe Government came to an end.

Le Maire vows to protect French companies from foreign takeovers

On July 9, 2017, Bruno Le Maire promised to present a strategy aimed at safeguarding French businesses from being acquired by foreign entities.

Le Maire Controversy on Brexit Payment to EU Budget

On July 20, 2017, Bruno Le Maire caused controversy by stating in front of the French Parliament's economic affairs committee that the United Kingdom still owed €100 billion to the EU budget. This view was supported by European Leaders and some believed the 'divorce bill' could reach £50 billion.

End of Mandate of M. Bruno Le Maire in Eure (1re circonscription)

M. Bruno Le Maire's mandate representing Eure (1re circonscription) in the French National Assembly came to a close.

Bruno Le Maire Retrieved

On October 9, 2017, Bruno Le Maire's information was retrieved.

Reference Retrieved for Bruno Le Maire's Social Media Account

On May 10, 2018, a reference was retrieved regarding Bruno Le Maire's social media account, providing additional information or verification.

Virtual International Authority File retrieval

On November 4, 2018, Bruno Le Maire's information was retrieved from the Virtual International Authority File.

Bruno Le Maire referenced in NosDéputés.fr

On July 24, 2019, Bruno Le Maire was referenced in NosDéputés.fr.

Bruno Le Maire's Goodreads Author ID

On September 28, 2020, Bruno Le Maire's Goodreads author ID was mentioned with 4 subscribers.

Le Maire's warning on EU's impact on Russian economy

On 1 March 2022, Le Maire issued a warning stating that the EU's actions could lead to the collapse of the Russian economy. He specifically mentioned France's rejection of Russia's demand for payment in rubles for gas, indicating preparations for a potential disruption in gas supply.

France negotiates with UAE to replace oil imports from Russia

On June 5, 2022, Bruno Le Maire announced that France was in talks with the United Arab Emirates to find alternatives to some of its oil imports from Russia.

Awarding of Verdienstorden für Le Maire

On July 27, 2022, the Verdienstorden was awarded to Le Maire. The event took place to honor Le Maire for his contributions and achievements.

Le Maire participates in German cabinet meeting chaired by Olaf Scholz

In September 2023, Bruno Le Maire attended a weekly meeting of the German cabinet led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Le Maire joins joint cabinet retreat of German and French governments

In October 2023, Bruno Le Maire took part in a joint cabinet retreat involving the governments of Germany and France, presided over by Chancellor Scholz and President Macron.

References to Bruno Le Maire in Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen and IdRef

References to Bruno Le Maire were found in Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen and IdRef.

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Bruno Le Maire

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