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Bernard Cazeneuve
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Cazeneuve in 2018
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| Prime Minister of France | |
| In office 6 December 2016 – 15 May 2017 |
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| President | François Hollande |
| Preceded by | Manuel Valls |
| Succeeded by | Édouard Philippe |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 2 April 2014 – 6 December 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Manuel Valls |
| Preceded by | Manuel Valls |
| Succeeded by | Bruno Le Roux |
| Minister Delegate for the Budget | |
| In office 19 March 2013 – 2 April 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean-Marc Ayrault |
| Preceded by | Jérôme Cahuzac |
| Succeeded by | Christian Eckert |
| Minister Delegate for European Affairs | |
| In office 16 May 2012 – 19 March 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean-Marc Ayrault |
| Preceded by | Jean Leonetti |
| Succeeded by | Thierry Repentin |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 16 June 2017 – 20 June 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Geneviève Gosselin-Fleury |
| Succeeded by | Sonia Krimi |
| Constituency | Manche's 4th constituency |
| In office 20 June 2012 – 21 July 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Claude Gatignol |
| Succeeded by | Geneviève Gosselin-Fleury |
| Constituency | Manche's 4th constituency |
| In office 20 June 2007 – 16 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jean Lemière |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | Manche's 5th constituency |
| In office 12 June 1997 – 18 June 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Yves Bonnet |
| Succeeded by | Jean Lemière |
| Constituency | Manche's 5th constituency |
| Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville | |
| In office 19 March 2001 – 23 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Pierre Godefroy |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Michel Houllegate |
| Mayor of Octeville | |
| In office 25 June 1995 – 14 March 2000 |
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| Preceded by | André Poirier |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Pierre Godefroy (Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville) |
| Departmental Councillor of Manche | |
| In office 27 March 1994 – 28 January 1998 |
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| President | Pierre Aguiton |
| Constituency | Canton of Cherbourg-Octeville-Sud-Ouest |
| Personal details | |
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Bernard Guy Georges Cazeneuve
2 June 1963 Senlis, France |
| Political party | La Convention (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
MRG (1985–1987) PS (1987–2022) |
| Spouses |
Véronique Beau
(m. 1995; div. 2012)
(m. 2015; died 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux |
| Occupation | Jurist • Lawyer • Politician |
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Bernard Guy Georges Cazeneuve (born 2 June 1963) is a French politician and lawyer. He served as the Prime Minister of France from December 2016 to May 2017. Before that, he was the Minister of the Interior, which is like the head of police and security for the country.
Cazeneuve was also a member of the National Assembly, which is part of the French Parliament. He represented areas in Manche, a department in France. For most of his career, he was part of the Socialist Party. However, he left the party in 2022 because he disagreed with their decision to join a political group that included a different leftist party.
He was also the Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville, a city in France, from 2001 to 2012. After his time as Prime Minister, he returned to working as a lawyer. In 2023, he started a new political group called "La Convention."
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Early Life and Education
Bernard Cazeneuve was born on 2 June 1963 in Senlis, France. His father was involved in the Socialist Party in their area. This gave Bernard a chance to meet important political figures early on.
He studied at the Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux, a well-known school for political studies. While there, he led a youth movement for the Radical Party of the Left. After finishing his studies, he joined the Socialist Party.
Cazeneuve started his career as a legal advisor for a bank. Later, he worked as an advisor for different government ministers, helping them with international relations and sea-related matters.
Political Career Beginnings
Serving in the National Assembly
First Time as a Member (1997–2002)
Bernard Cazeneuve became more active in the Socialist Party. In 1994, he moved to Octeville to help unite the local party. He was elected as a General Councillor for the Manche department, serving from 1994 to 1998.
He was also elected Mayor of Octeville and served from 1995 to 2000. In 1997, he was elected to the National Assembly. He campaigned for a "Greater Cherbourg," which would combine several towns. This led to the joining of Cherbourg and Octeville into one city.
Second Time as a Member (2007–2012)
In 2007, Cazeneuve was re-elected to the National Assembly for the 5th Constituency of Manche. He won against his opponent with a large number of votes. After this win, he left his position on the Regional Council of Lower Normandy.
He also kept his job as Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville in 2008. As mayor, he worked to highlight the city's connection to the sea, organizing a big sailing competition. He also focused on improving parts of the city, adding new shops and cultural places.
Cazeneuve also worked on a national issue, representing victims of a bus bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, that happened in 2002. He investigated the case and even wrote a book about the difficulties in getting information from the government.
Before the 2012 presidential election, he became a spokesperson for François Hollande, who later became president. Cazeneuve spoke about topics like industry and nuclear power.
Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville
Cazeneuve was elected to lead the new city of Cherbourg-Octeville in 2001. He had previously been a judge in the High Court and a special court for government officials. In 2003, he became a lawyer in Cherbourg-Octeville.
In 2004, he joined the Socialist Party's list for regional elections. He was appointed Vice-President of the Regional Council of Lower Normandy. He was a strong supporter of nuclear energy, especially building a new nuclear reactor.
Working for President François Hollande
Minister for European Affairs
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On 16 May 2012, Bernard Cazeneuve was appointed Minister Delegate for European Affairs. This meant he worked with the Minister of Foreign Affairs on topics related to Europe.
In the 2012 elections, he was re-elected to the National Assembly. However, he had to resign from this role to become a minister. He also resigned as Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville. As minister, he helped explain a new European financial agreement to other politicians.
Minister for the Budget
On 19 March 2013, Cazeneuve became the Minister Delegate for the Budget. This happened after the previous minister resigned. His job was to manage the country's money and reduce the government's debt. He worked to save money from the national budget.
Minister of the Interior
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On 2 April 2014, Cazeneuve was appointed Minister of the Interior. In this role, he was in charge of national security and law enforcement. In January 2015, he led the government's response to a series of attacks in Paris.
He also proposed changes to laws about fighting terrorism. He suggested that search engines should remove certain websites without needing a judge's approval. In July 2015, he proposed changes to laws about foreigners' rights in France.
After the November 2015 Paris attacks, Cazeneuve spoke to the media about the investigation. He said that one of the suspected attackers played a key role in the attacks and other planned terror acts. He also met with other European ministers to discuss how to fight terrorism across Europe. They talked about checking all EU citizens more carefully when they enter or leave the free-travel area.
Prime Minister of France
On 6 December 2016, Bernard Cazeneuve was appointed Prime Minister by President François Hollande. This happened after the previous Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, resigned to focus on running for president.
Being appointed Prime Minister was a big challenge because it meant a change in leadership for the Interior Ministry when France was on high alert for terrorism. Cazeneuve officially resigned on 10 May 2017, after the new president was elected. His time as Prime Minister was short, lasting about five months. He was replaced by Édouard Philippe.
After Being Prime Minister
After leaving his role as Prime Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve went back to working as a private lawyer. In 2022, he resigned from a human rights organization after some corruption claims against its founder.
In the same year, Cazeneuve left the Socialist Party. He disagreed with the party's decision to join an election group with another leftist party. He felt that the two parties had very different ideas. In September 2022, he wrote a statement calling for a different kind of left-wing politics. Many current and former members of the Socialist Party signed it.
In early 2023, he announced a new political movement called "La Convention." This group aims to promote social-democratic, republican, humanist, and ecological values. Its first meeting was held in June 2023.
In November 2023, he participated in a march in Paris against antisemitism, responding to a rise in antisemitic acts in France.
In August 2024, during a political situation in France, Cazeneuve was considered a possible candidate for Prime Minister. However, he was not chosen for the role.
Personal Life
Bernard Cazeneuve has two children. He was married to Véronique Beau. They divorced but later remarried in 2015. Véronique was an editor for a company that published books for young adults. She passed away in June 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Cazeneuve para niños
