Jean-Pierre Bel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jean-Pierre Bel
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Bel in 2011
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| President of the French Senate | |
| In office 1 October 2011 – 30 September 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Gérard Larcher |
| Succeeded by | Gérard Larcher |
| Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
| In office 1 October 2004 – 30 September 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Claude Estier |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Claude Gaudin |
| Senator for Ariège | |
| In office 1 October 1998 – 30 September 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Germain Authié |
| Succeeded by | Alain Duran |
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| Born | 30 December 1951 Lavaur, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Toulouse 1 University Capitole |
| Profession | Jurist |
Jean-Pierre Bel, born on December 30, 1951, is a French politician who is now retired. He served as the President of the French Senate from 2011 to 2014. This was a special time because he was the only President from a non-right-wing political group during the Fifth French Republic.
Mr. Bel is from the Ariège area of France. He was a member of the Socialist Party. He was first elected to the Senate in September 1998. Later, he was re-elected in September 2008. Before becoming President of the Senate, he led the Socialist Group in the Senate from 2004 to 2011.
Becoming Senate President
First Attempt in 2008
After the Senate election in September 2008, Jean-Pierre Bel wanted to become the President of the Senate. He was the candidate for the Socialist Party. However, the right-wing political groups had more seats in the Senate. Because of this, he lost the election to Gérard Larcher. In that vote, Jean-Pierre Bel received 134 votes. Gérard Larcher received 173 votes and won.
Winning in 2011
Things changed after the Senate election in September 2011. This time, the left-wing political groups won more seats. They gained a majority in the Senate. Because of this, Jean-Pierre Bel was elected as President of the Senate on October 1, 2011. He received 179 votes. The previous President, Gérard Larcher, received 134 votes. Another candidate, Valerie Letard, who was a centrist, received 29 votes.
See also
In Spanish: Jean-Pierre Bel para niños
