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Charles PasquaFrench politician and businessman.
Date of Birth: 18.04.1927
Country:  France |
Content:
- Biography of Charles Pasqua
- Early Years and Political Activism
- Relationship with Jacques Chirac
- Political Career and Current Involvement
- Controversial Legal Issues
- Candidate for the Presidency
Biography of Charles Pasqua
Charles Pasqua is a French politician and businessman, known for his extensive experience in politics and his association with Jacques Chirac. He served as Minister of the Interior in Chirac's government during the 1980s and is currently a Member of the European Parliament.
Early Years and Political Activism
In his youth, Pasqua participated in the French Resistance movement during World War II. After the war, he became an active member of the Gaullist party.
Relationship with Jacques Chirac
Pasqua's relationship with Jacques Chirac soured after Chirac's defeat in the 1988 presidential elections and the victory of socialist François Mitterrand. In the following presidential elections in 1995, Pasqua sided with the socialists and supported the candidacy of Édouard Balladur. However, Chirac emerged as the winner.
Political Career and Current Involvement
As a seasoned politician, Pasqua has held various positions of influence throughout his career. He is currently a deputy in the European Parliament.
Controversial Legal Issues
The past year has been tumultuous for Pasqua as he has been involved in several high-profile legal cases. He has been called as a witness in cases related to the illegal financing of his pre-election campaign in the European Parliament in 1999, as well as cases concerning arms sales to Angola and the French oil company "Elf".
Candidate for the Presidency
In February, Charles Pasqua officially announced his participation in the upcoming presidential elections as the leader of the independent movement "Rassemblement pour la France" (Union for France). The election of the head of the French Republic is scheduled for late April to early May.
