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Jean-Marc Ayrault
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Ayrault in 2012
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| Prime Minister of France | |
| In office 15 May 2012 – 31 March 2014 |
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| President | François Hollande |
| Preceded by | François Fillon |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Valls |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development | |
| In office 11 February 2016 – 10 May 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Manuel Valls Bernard Cazeneuve |
| Preceded by | Laurent Fabius |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Yves Le Drian (Europe and Foreign Affairs) |
| Leader of the socialist group in the National Assembly | |
| In office 12 June 1997 – 19 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Laurent Fabius |
| Succeeded by | Bruno Le Roux |
| Mayor of Nantes | |
| In office 20 March 1989 – 21 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Michel Chauty |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Rimbert |
| Mayor of Saint-Herblain | |
| In office 14 March 1977 – 20 March 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Michel Chauty |
| Succeeded by | Charles Gautier |
| Member of the National Assembly for Loire-Atlantique's 3rd constituency |
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| In office 1 May 2014 – 12 March 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Pierre Fougerat |
| Succeeded by | Karine Daniel |
| In office 23 June 1988 – 20 July 2012 |
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| Preceded by | proportional representation per department |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Pierre Fougerat |
| Member of the National Assembly for Loire-Atlantique |
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| In office 2 April 1986 – 23 June 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Pierre Fougerat |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Pierre Fougerat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1950 Maulévrier, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Spouse |
Brigitte Terrien
(m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Nantes |
Jean-Marc Ayrault is a French politician born on January 25, 1950. He held important roles in the French government. From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Prime Minister of France. Later, from 2016 to 2017, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Before these national roles, he was the Mayor of Nantes for many years, from 1989 to 2012. He also led the Socialist Party group in the National Assembly from 1997 to 2012.
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Early Life and Education
Jean-Marc Ayrault was born in Maulévrier, a town in France. His father worked in a textile factory, and his mother was a seamstress.
He went to school in Maulévrier and then attended Lycée Colbert in Cholet. He studied German at the University of Nantes. He even spent some time studying in Germany at the University of Würzburg. After finishing his studies, he became a German language teacher. He taught in Saint-Herblain until he was elected to the National Assembly in 1986.
Political Journey
Jean-Marc Ayrault became interested in politics when he was young. He joined the Socialist Party (PS) in 1971. In 1976, he was elected to the General Council of Loire-Atlantique.
A year later, in 1977, he became the Mayor of Saint-Herblain. He was only 27 years old, making him the youngest mayor of a French city with over 30,000 people at that time.
In 1986, he was first elected to the National Assembly, which is like the parliament in France. He continued to be re-elected in this role for many years. In 1989, he became the Mayor of Nantes, a major city. He was re-elected as mayor three more times, showing how much support he had from the people of Nantes.
Leading the Socialist Group
After a big election victory for the "Plural Left" in 1997, Jean-Marc Ayrault was chosen to lead the Socialist group in the National Assembly. He held this important position for 15 years. He was a strong supporter of François Hollande during the 2011 election to choose the Socialist Party's candidate for president. When François Hollande won the presidential election in 2012, he chose Jean-Marc Ayrault to be his Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of France
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Jean-Marc Ayrault became Prime Minister on May 15, 2012. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the French government, working closely with the President.
During his time in office, his government introduced several new laws and policies. These included:
- Making it possible for some workers to retire earlier.
- Reducing the salaries of government ministers.
- Increasing the minimum wage for workers.
- Freezing rent increases in some cities for a period.
- Providing more support for education to families with lower incomes.
- Creating jobs for young people aged 16 to 25.
- Expanding free healthcare to more people.
- Legalizing same-sex marriage in France.
His time as Prime Minister ended on March 31, 2014. This happened after the Socialist Party lost many local elections across the country. He was replaced by Manuel Valls.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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In 2016, Jean-Marc Ayrault was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he was responsible for France's relationships with other countries around the world.
As Foreign Minister, he dealt with various international matters. For example, he was involved in discussions about a large nuclear power station project called Hinkley Point C, which was a joint project between France and China. He also met with leaders from other countries, like the US Secretary of State. His term as Foreign Minister ended in May 2017.
Other Activities
Jean-Marc Ayrault continues to be involved in public life. In November 2023, he participated in a march in Paris. This march was called the March for the Republic and Against Antisemitism. It was held to speak out against the increase in antisemitism in France.
Personal Life
Jean-Marc Ayrault is married to Brigitte Terrien, and they have two children. In 2012, when President Hollande asked all government ministers to share their personal assets, Ayrault declared assets worth about 1.5 million euros.
Political Roles Summary
- Prime Minister of France: 2012–2014
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: 2016–2017
- Leader of the Socialist Group in the National Assembly: 1997–2012
- Member of the National Assembly for Loire-Atlantique: 1986–2012 and 2014–2016
- Mayor of Nantes: 1989–2012
- Mayor of Saint-Herblain: 1977–1989
Honours
Jean-Marc Ayrault has received several important awards for his service:
- France:
- Commandeur of the Legion of Honour (2019)
- Grand Cross of the Order of National Merit (2012)
- Italy: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2012)
- Japan: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2017)
Philippines: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Knights of Rizal
See also
In Spanish: Jean-Marc Ayrault para niños
