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Jacques Barrot
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| European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security | |
| In office 9 May 2008 – 9 February 2010 |
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| President | José Manuel Barroso |
| Preceded by | Franco Frattini |
| Succeeded by | Viviane Reding (Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship) Cecilia Malmström (Home Affairs) |
| European Commissioner for Transport | |
| In office 22 November 2004 – 9 May 2008 |
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| President | José Manuel Barroso |
| Preceded by | Loyola de Palacio (Energy and Transport) |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Tajani |
| European Commissioner for Regional Policy | |
| In office 1 April 2004 – 22 November 2004 |
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| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | Michel Barnier |
| Succeeded by | Danuta Hübner |
| Member of the Constitutional Council | |
| In office 12 March 2010 – 3 December 2014 |
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| Appointed by | Bernard Accoyer |
| President | Jean-Louis Debré |
| Preceded by | Pierre Joxe |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Jospin |
| Minister of Labour | |
| In office 18 May 1995 – 2 June 1997 |
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| President | Jacques Chirac |
| Prime Minister | Alain Juppé |
| Preceded by | Michel Giraud |
| Succeeded by | Martine Aubry |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 4 July 1979 – 13 May 1981 |
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| President | Valéry Giscard d'Estaing |
| Prime Minister | Raymond Barre |
| Preceded by | Simone Veil |
| Succeeded by | Edmond Hervé |
| Member of the National Assembly for Haute-Loire's 1st constituency |
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| In office 1 January 1997 – 4 July 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Serge Monnier |
| Succeeded by | Laurent Wauquiez |
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| Born | 3 February 1937 Yssingeaux, France |
| Died | 3 December 2014 (aged 77) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Political party | UDF (before 2002) UMP (2002–2014) |
| Children | 3, including Jean-Noël Barrot |
| Alma mater | Aix-Marseille University Sciences Po |
Jacques Barrot (born 3 February 1937 – died 3 December 2014) was a French politician. He held important roles in the European Commission, which is like the government of the European Union. He was a Commissioner for Justice, Transport, and Regional Policy. He also served as one of the Vice-Presidents of the European Commission.
Before his work in Europe, Jacques Barrot held many different jobs as a minister in the French government. He was a member of the political party called the UMP. The European Parliament officially approved him for his European roles.
In 2004, he became a European Commissioner. He first worked on Regional Policy. Later, he became a Vice-President and the Commissioner for Transport.
There was a discussion about something that happened in his past. A special pardon from the French President in 1995 had resolved this matter. When he was approved for his European role, some people felt he should have mentioned this pardon. However, after a lot of discussion, most people agreed that he was not legally required to share this information. So, he continued his work.
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Key Projects in Europe
During his time as Commissioner for Transport, Jacques Barrot worked on several big projects.
Galileo Positioning System
One major project was the Galileo positioning system. This is a global navigation satellite system, similar to GPS. It helps people find their way around. Work on Galileo started before he took office. He helped it develop further, including the launch of the first satellite. He wanted more money from the EU budget to help the project succeed.
Air Travel and European Sky
He also worked on making sure air passengers had rights. This meant protecting travelers when flights were delayed or cancelled. Another important project was the Single European Sky. This plan aimed to make air travel across Europe more efficient and safer. It helped manage air traffic better across different countries.
Political Career Highlights
Jacques Barrot had a long and active career in politics.
European Roles
- Member of the Constitutional Council of France: From 2010. This council makes sure laws follow the French constitution.
- Vice-President of the European Commission: From November 2004 to 2010.
- European Commissioner for Justice and Home Affairs: From 2008 to 2010.
- European Commissioner for Transports: From 2004 to 2008.
- European Commissioner for Regional Policy: From March to November 2004.
French Government Roles
- Minister of Health and Social Security: From 1979 to 1981.
- Minister of Labor and Social Affairs: From 1995 to 1997.
Elected Positions
- Member of the National Assembly of France: He was elected many times to the French Parliament, representing his local area. He served from 1967 to 1974, then from 1981 to 1995, and again from 1997 to 2004.
- President of the Haute-Loire General Council: He led the local government council in his home region from 1976 to 2001.
- Mayor of Yssingeaux: He was the mayor of his hometown from 1989 to 2001.
Jacques Barrot passed away on 3 December 2014, at the age of 77.
See also
In Spanish: Jacques Barrot para niños
