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Christian Estrosi
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| Mayor of Nice | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Philippe Pradal |
| In office 21 March 2008 – 13 June 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Peyrat |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Pradal |
| President of the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
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| In office 18 December 2015 – 8 May 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Michel Vauzelle |
| Succeeded by | Renaud Muselier |
| Deputy Minister of Industry | |
| In office 23 June 2009 – 13 November 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | François Fillon |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Éric Besson |
| Secretary of State for the Overseas | |
| In office 19 June 2007 – 17 March 2008 |
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| Prime Minister | François Fillon |
| Preceded by | Hervé Mariton |
| Succeeded by | Yves Jégo |
| Deputy Minister of Spatial Planning | |
| In office 2 June 2005 – 15 May 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Dominique de Villepin |
| Preceded by | Frédéric de Saint-Sernin |
| Succeeded by | Hubert Falco |
| President of the General Council of Alpes-Maritimes |
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| In office 18 September 2003 – 14 December 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Ange Ginésy |
| Succeeded by | Éric Ciotti |
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Christian Paul Gilbert Estrosi
1 July 1955 Nice, France |
| Political party | Horizons (2021–present) |
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Rally for the Republic (1988–2002) Union for a Popular Movement (2002–2015) The Republicans (2015–2021) |
| Spouses | Dominique Estrosi Sassone (1995–2016) Laura Tenoudji (2016–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Motorcyclist, politician |
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Christian Estrosi, born on July 1, 1955, is a well-known French politician and former professional motorcyclist. He has served as the Mayor of Nice since 2017. Before that, he was also the mayor from 2008 to 2016.
He has held important roles in the French government. He was a minister under Presidents Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy. From 2015 to 2017, he was the President of the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. In 2021, he joined the Horizons political party.
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Early Life and Background
Christian Estrosi was born in Nice, France. His grandparents moved to France from Italy.
Motorcycle Racing Career
Before becoming a politician, Christian Estrosi was a professional motorcycle racer. He competed in world championship races from 1976 to 1983.
He won a race in France during the 1976 Formula 750 season. He also finished fourth in two major Grand Prix races: the 1978 500cc French Grand Prix and the 1979 250cc Spanish Grand Prix. For his achievements in sports, he received the Youth and Sports gold medal.
Political Journey
Christian Estrosi has had a long and active career in French politics. He has worked at local, regional, and national levels.
Local and Regional Roles
Estrosi started his political career in Nice. He was a member of the city council from 1983 to 1990.
He also served as a regional councillor for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur from 1992 to 2002. During this time, he was a vice president of the regional council. Later, he became the president of the General Council of Alpes-Maritimes from 2003 to 2008.
Serving as Mayor of Nice
In 2008, Christian Estrosi was elected Mayor of Nice for the first time. He held this position until 2016. During his time as mayor, he also led the urban community of Nice Côte d'Azur.
He was re-elected as Mayor of Nice in 2017. He stepped down from his role as President of the Regional Council to focus on leading the city again.
National Government Positions
Christian Estrosi also served as a member of the National Assembly, which is like the parliament in France. He represented the Alpes-Maritimes area for several terms.
He held various important roles in the national government:
- From 2005 to 2007, he was the Deputy Minister of Spatial Planning.
- From 2007 to 2008, he was the Secretary of State for the Overseas French territories.
- From 2009 to 2010, he served as the Deputy Minister of Industry.
He was known as a close supporter of President Nicolas Sarkozy during these years.
Political Party Affiliation
Estrosi was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party, which later became The Republicans. He held leadership roles within the party.
In 2021, he decided to leave The Republicans. He then joined a new political party called Horizons, led by former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe.
Other Activities and Views
Christian Estrosi is a member of the Board of Directors for Chorégies d'Orange, a famous opera festival.
He has expressed strong support for Israel. In 2021, he displayed the Israeli flag outside Nice city hall. A French court later ordered the removal of the flags, stating it went against the idea of neutrality in public services.
Personal Life
Christian Estrosi was married to Dominique Sassone. She is the daughter of Jean Sassone, who was also a Deputy Mayor of Nice. He later married Laura Tenoudji in 2016. He has three children.
In 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in France, Christian Estrosi tested positive for the virus.
Awards and Recognition
Christian Estrosi has received several honors for his work:
- He has an honorary doctorate from the University of Haifa in Israel.
- He is a Knight of the Legion of Honour, a high award from France.
- He is an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
- He is a Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles from Monaco.
See also
In Spanish: Christian Estrosi para niños
