François Baroin
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François Baroin | |
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Minister of the Overseas | |
In office 2 June 2005 – 26 March 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Dominique de Villepin |
Preceded by | Brigitte Girardin |
Succeeded by | Hervé Mariton |
Member of the National Assembly for Aube's 3rd constituency | |
In office 28 March 1993 – 30 September 2014 | |
Preceded by | Michel Cartelet |
Succeeded by | Gérard Menuel |
Personal details | |
Born | Panthéon-Assas University Higher Institute of Management | 21 June 1965
François Claude Pierre René Baroin (French pronunciation:
Early life and education
Baroin was born in the 12th arrondissement of Paris to an upper-class family.[1] His father Michel Baroin was a student friend of Chirac's who went on to become a leading freemason, chairman of retailer Fnac and the insurer GMF, and a powerful local politician.[2]
Baroin studied at
Early career
Baroin started his career as a political correspondent for Europe 1 from 1988 until 1992.[5][6]
Political career
In 1992, at Chirac's behest, Baroin joined his party Rally for the Republic (RPR).[7] He became a member of the National Assembly in the 1993 elections – where he served on the Committee on Legal Affairs –[8] and the mayor of Troyes, a mid-sized city South-Est of Paris, two years later.[9]
Baroin was appointed Chirac's campaign spokesman in the 1995 French presidential election.[10] Following the elections, he became first state secretary and government spokesman under Prime Minister Alain Juppé and then, after a reshuffle, a political aide to the president.[11]
Returning to parliament, Baroin was a member of the National Assembly's Finance Committee (1997-2001), the Committee on Cultural Affairs (2001-2002) and the Committee on Legal Affairs (2002-2005).[12] He also served as the Assembly's vice-president between 2002 and 2005.[13]
In the government led by
On 29 June 2011, Baroin was appointed Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry in Fillon's cabinet, replacing
From 2014, Baroin served as president of the France's Mayors Organization (Association des Maires de France), a powerful organization for more than 36,000 mayors in France.
Ahead of the 2017 French presidential election, Baroin played a central role in the campaign of François Fillon.[19] After Fillon was eliminated in the first round of voting, Baroin declared that he would vote for Emmanuel Macron in the runoff election and that he would be available as prime minister in a cohabitation;[20] however, Macron eventually chose Édouard Philippe for the post.
Career in the private sector
In 2018, Baroin joined the French investment banking business of Barclays as an external senior advisor.[21]
When Christian Jacob was elected chairman of the Republicans in 2019, he appointed Baroin as strategic advisor.[22] In 2020, Baroin was mentioned by news media as potential candidate for the 2022 French presidential election;[23] however, he declared in October 2020 that he would not run for president.[24][25]
Ahead of the Republicans' 2022 convention, Baroin endorsed Éric Ciotti as the party's chairman.[26]
Other activities
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (2011-2012)[27]
Wiretapping by NSA
In 2015, WikiLeaks revealed that the U.S. National Security Agency wiretapped Baroin's communication during his time as Minister of Finance.[28]
Personal life
Baroin married fellow journalist Valérie Broquisse in 1991 and they have three children.[29] Following their divorce, he was the partner of the journalist Marie Drucker until they separated in 2008.[30] In 2009, he was linked with Michèle Laroque.[31]
Overview
Governmental functions
Ministre of Economy, Finance and Industry : 2011–2012.
Government's Spokesman : 2010–2011.
Minister of Budget, Public Accounts and State Reform : 2010–2011.
Minister of Interior : March–May 2007.
Minister of Overseas Territories : 2005–2007.
Government's spokesman : May–November 1995.
Electoral mandates
Senate
Senator for Aube : since 2014.
National Assembly of France
Vice-president of the
Member of the
Municipal Council
Mayor of Troyes : Since 1995. Reelected in 2001, 2008, 2014.
Municipal councillor of Troyes : Since 1995. Reelected in 2001, 2008, 2014.
Agglomeration community Council
President of the
Member of the
References
- ^ Vicky Buffery, John Irish, Brian Love and Nicholas Vinocur (November 10, 2010), Key players in likely French reshuffle Reuters.
- European Voice.
- ^ Marie-Christine Tabet (September 12, 2010), François Baroin, d'un président l'autre Le Journal du Dimanche.
- ^ Rabreau, Marine (29 June 2011). "Baroin : neuf mois pour asseoir son parcours politique". Le Figaro Économie (in French).
- European Voice.
- ^ Vicky Buffery, John Irish, Brian Love and Nicholas Vinocur (November 10, 2010), Key players in likely French reshuffle Reuters.
- European Voice.
- ^ François Baroin National Assembly.
- ^ Vicky Buffery, John Irish, Brian Love and Nicholas Vinocur (November 10, 2010), Key players in likely French reshuffle Reuters.
- European Voice.
- European Voice.
- ^ François Baroin National Assembly.
- ^ François Baroin, new Governor for France European Investment Bank (EIB), press release of June 29, 2011.
- ^ Peggy Hollinger (June 29, 2011) Sarkozy prepares to name Lagarde successor Financial Times.
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13961538 BBC report on 29 June 2011 of Baroin's appointment to Ministry of Finance
- ^ Peggy Hollinger (June 29, 2011) Sarkozy prepares to name Lagarde successor Financial Times.
- European Voice.
- New York Times.
- ^ Leigh Thomas (March 6, 2018), Barclays hires former French finance minister Baroin as advisor Reuters.
- ^ Baroin prêt à être premier ministre de Macron Le Figaro, April 26, 2017.
- ^ Leigh Thomas (March 6, 2018), Barclays hires former French finance minister Baroin as advisor Reuters.
- ^ Christine Ollivier (October 22, 2019), Les Républicains : François Baroin fait son retour dans les instances du parti Le Journal du Dimanche.
- ^ Victor Mallet (July 1, 2020), French centre-right faces identity crisis Financial Times.
- ^ Ludovic Vigogne (October 6, 2020), François Baroin ne sera pas candidat en 2022 mais ne va pas le dire publiquement L'Opinion.
- ^ Laureline Dupont (October 8, 2020), Comment Sarkozy et Darmanin ont débranché Baroin L'Express.
- ^ Eric Ciotti élu président du parti Les Républicains Le Monde, 11 December 2022.
- ^ François Baroin, new Governor for France European Investment Bank (EIB), press release of June 29, 2011.
- ^ Leila Abboud and Gregory Blanchier (June 30, 2015) NSA wiretapped two French finance ministers: Wikileaks Reuters.
- European Voice.
- ^ Média, Prisma (20 May 2008). "Marie Drucker: avec François Baroin ce serait fini! - Gala". gala.fr.
- ^ "Villepin, un soir à Paris". lexpress.fr. 13 March 2009.
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