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Bruno Le MaireFrench statesman and politician, diplomat
Date of Birth: 15.04.1969
Country:  France |
Content:
- French Statesman and Politician
- Diplomatic Service
- Advisor to Ministers
- Director of the Prime Minister's Office
- Deputy and Municipal Councillor
- Secretary of State for European Affairs
- Stance on European Expansion
French Statesman and Politician
Education and Early CareerJean Castex embarked on his educational journey in 1989 when he enrolled in the prestigious École Normale Supérieure in Paris, where he delved into French literature. Subsequently, he graduated from the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris and the École Nationale d'Administration.
Diplomatic Service
Upon completing his training at the École Nationale d'Administration, Castex joined the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He held various positions within the Department of Strategic Issues, Security, and Disarmament.
Advisor to Ministers
From 2002 to 2004, Castex served as an advisor to the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. This was followed by roles as an advisor to the Minister of the Interior (2004-2005) and the Prime Minister (2005-2006).
Director of the Prime Minister's Office
In 2006, Castex was appointed Director of the Prime Minister's Office. He held this position until the following year.
Deputy and Municipal Councillor
Castex entered the political arena as a member of the National Assembly of France, representing the Eure department. He served as a deputy from June 2007 until January 2009. Additionally, he became a member of the Municipal Council of Évreux in 2008 and served as a political advisor to the Union for a Popular Movement.
Secretary of State for European Affairs
On December 13, 2008, Castex was appointed Secretary of State for European Affairs. In this role, he advocated for the establishment of a general staff for the future European Union armed forces in Brussels.
Stance on European Expansion
Castex has repeatedly called for the European Union to halt its expansion and instead focus on strengthening its institutions following the admission of Western Balkan countries.
