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Louis Mermaz
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| President of the French National Assembly | |
| In office 2 July 1981 – 1 April 1986 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Chaban-Delmas |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Chaban-Delmas |
| French Governmental Affairs Spokesman | |
| In office 1992–1993 |
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| President | François Mitterrand |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Bérégovoy |
| Preceded by | Martin Malvy |
| Succeeded by | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Deputy for Isère's 8th constituency in the French National Assembly | |
| In office 1997–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Bernard Saugey |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Remiller |
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| Born | 20 August 1931 Paris, France |
| Died | 15 August 2024 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
Louis Mermaz (born August 20, 1931, died August 15, 2024) was an important French politician. He played a big role in the French government for many years. He was known for being a close friend and supporter of François Mitterrand, who later became the President of France.
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Early Political Life
Louis Mermaz started his political journey in the late 1950s. He became a strong supporter of François Mitterrand. In 1971, he joined Mitterrand's team within the French Socialist Party. This party is one of the main political groups in France.
In 1967, Mermaz was first elected as a Deputy for the area of Isère. A Deputy is like a representative in the French Parliament. They help make laws and represent the people from their region.
Key Government Roles
Louis Mermaz held several important positions in the French government. These roles showed his dedication to public service.
Minister of Transport
In 1981, he became the Minister of Transport. This was part of the first government led by socialist Pierre Mauroy. As Minister of Transport, he was in charge of things like roads, trains, and public transportation in France.
President of the National Assembly
After serving as Transport Minister, Louis Mermaz was elected to lead the French National Assembly. This is the main law-making body in France, similar to the House of Representatives in some other countries. Being the President of the National Assembly is a very important job. He held this position from 1981 to 1986.
Other Ministerial Positions
Mermaz continued to serve in government throughout the 1990s.
- From 1990 to 1992, he was the Minister of Agriculture. In this role, he worked on policies related to farming and food production.
- From 1992 to 1993, he served as the Minister of Relations with Parliament. This meant he helped the government work smoothly with the lawmakers.
- During the same time, he was also the Government's Spokesperson. This job involved explaining the government's decisions and plans to the public.
Later Career
After his time as a minister, Louis Mermaz continued to serve the public. From 2001 to 2011, he was a Senator for Isère. Senators are also lawmakers, but they serve in a different part of the French Parliament.
Louis Mermaz passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He is remembered for his long career in French politics and his many contributions to the country.
