Lydie Polfer facts for kids
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Lydie Polfer
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| Mayor of Luxembourg City | |
| Assumed office 17 December 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Xavier Bettel |
| In office 1 January 1982 – 18 August 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Camille Polfer |
| Succeeded by | Paul Helminger |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2009 |
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| Constituency | Centre |
| In office 18 July 1994 – 8 June 1999 |
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| Constituency | Centre |
| In office 18 July 1989 – 14 June 1990 |
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| Constituency | Centre |
| In office 24 July 1979 – 9 October 1985 |
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| Constituency | Centre |
| Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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| In office 7 August 1999 – 19 July 2004 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean-Claude Juncker |
| Preceded by | Jacques Poos |
| Succeeded by | Jean Asselborn |
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| Born | November 22, 1952 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Luxembourg City |
Lydie Polfer was born on November 22, 1952. She is a politician from Luxembourg and a member of the Democratic Party. She has been the Mayor of Luxembourg City since 2013. Before that, she was also mayor from 1982 to 1999.
Lydie Polfer has held many important roles in her career. She served as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. She was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
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Lydie Polfer's Political Journey
Lydie Polfer followed in her father's footsteps. Her father, Camille Polfer, was also the mayor of Luxembourg City. He had to step down because of his health. Lydie took over the role from him.
Early Career in Politics
Lydie Polfer was first elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1984. This is like being a member of parliament in Luxembourg. She represented the Centre area.
Serving as Deputy Prime Minister
From August 1999 to July 2004, Lydie Polfer held two very important jobs. She was the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. She worked in the government led by Jean-Claude Juncker.
European Parliament and Recent Elections
In 2004, Lydie Polfer was elected to the European Parliament. This is a group of people who represent different countries in Europe. She was a top candidate for her party.
In the 2023 elections in Luxembourg, Lydie Polfer was a strong candidate for the Democratic Party. She received 19,345 votes. She continues to serve as the Mayor of Luxembourg City. She is also a Vice Chair of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Lydie Polfer para niños
- Juncker-Polfer Government (1999–2004)
