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Elisabeth BornePrime Minister of France from 16 May 2022
Date of Birth: 18.04.1961
Country:  France |
Content:
- Elizabeth Borne: Prime Minister of France
- Education and Career in Engineering
- Public Service and Political Ascendance
- Ministerial Positions under President Macron
- Minister of Labor and Transition to Prime Minister
- First Borne Government
- Second Borne Government
Elizabeth Borne: Prime Minister of France
Early Life and Family BackgroundElizabeth Borne was born on April 18, 1961, in Paris, France. Her mother hailed from Normandy, while her father was from a Jewish immigrant family that fled Poland in 1939 to escape Nazi persecution. He fought in the Resistance during World War II, was deported, and later returned to France, receiving French citizenship in 1950. Tragically, he passed away in 1972, leaving his wife and two daughters struggling financially.
Education and Career in Engineering
Despite her family's setbacks, Elizabeth Borne was determined to pursue her education. She excelled in her studies and graduated from the prestigious École Polytechnique and the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées. In 1987, she embarked on a professional career in the Ministry of Transport and Equipment, which later transformed into the Ministry of Ecology.
Public Service and Political Ascendance
In 1991, Borne joined the staff of National Education Minister Lionel Jospin, and from 1997 to 2002, she served as Jospin's transportation advisor during his tenure as Prime Minister. In 2002, she became the Director of Strategy for the French national railway company, SNCF. Five years later, she joined the private construction firm Eiffage.
Returning to public service in 2008, Borne spent five years working on urban development in the Paris City Council. In 2013, Interior Minister Manuel Valls appointed her Prefect of the Poitou-Charentes region. She also served as the Chief of Staff for Ecology Minister Ségolène Royal before becoming CEO of the Paris Public Transport Company (RATP) on May 19, 2015. This made her the second woman appointed by President Hollande to lead a major state-owned company and the second female President of RATP in its history.
Ministerial Positions under President Macron
After joining the "La République En Marche!" party, Elizabeth Borne was appointed Minister Delegate for Transport under Nicolas Hulot in Édouard Philippe's government on May 17, 2017. She retained her position in Philippe's second government formed on June 21, 2017. On March 26, 2018, she was tasked with preparing proposals to increase competition in the French railway sector amidst a major strike by SNCF. On July 16, 2019, Borne was elevated to the role of Minister for Ecological and Inclusive Transition, replacing François de Rugy. In 2020, she became a member of the "Territories of Progress" political party.
Minister of Labor and Transition to Prime Minister
On July 6, 2020, Borne was appointed Minister of Labor, Employment, and Integration in Jean Castex's government. Following Castex's resignation, President Macron nominated Elizabeth Borne as Prime Minister on May 16, 2022, making her the second woman in French history to hold the position.
First Borne Government
Her first government faced significant challenges, including a relatively poor performance by Macron's ruling coalition in the 2022 parliamentary elections. Despite losing the absolute majority in the National Assembly, Borne's government pressed on with key reforms, including pension and healthcare system overhauls. In the wake of parliamentary setbacks, Borne tendered her resignation to President Macron, who declined it.
Second Borne Government
On July 4, 2022, Borne formed her second government, which included several new ministers and a renewed focus on environmental and social issues. As Prime Minister, Borne has faced ongoing challenges but has also made progress in areas such as energy security and economic recovery.
