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Michel Mercier
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 14 November 2010 – 15 May 2012 |
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| President | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Prime Minister | François Fillon |
| Preceded by | Michèle Alliot-Marie |
| Succeeded by | Christiane Taubira |
| Minister of Rural Areas and Spatial Planning | |
| In office 23 June 2009 – 13 November 2010 |
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| President | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Prime Minister | François Fillon |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Bruno Le Maire |
| President of the General Council of Rhône | |
| In office 1990–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Jean Palluy |
| Succeeded by | Danielle Chuzeville |
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| Born | 7 March 1947 Bourg-de-Thizy, France |
| Political party | Union for French Democracy (Before 2007) Democratic Movement (2007–2009) Union for a Popular Movement (2009–present) |
| Alma mater | Institute of Political Science, Lyon |
Michel Mercier was born on March 7, 1947, in France. He is a French politician who held important roles in the French government. He is best known for serving as the Minister of Justice from 2010 to 2012.
Before becoming a minister, Michel Mercier studied law. He went to Jean Moulin University Law School and the Lyon Institute of Political Science. After his studies, he taught about finance and local government law at Lyon III University.
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Early Political Steps
Michel Mercier started his political career in local government. He was elected as a Senator for the Rhône region in 1995. A Senator is a member of the French Parliament, helping to make laws for the country.
Running for Mayor
In 2001, he ran for mayor of Lyon, a big city in France. He was the main candidate for his political group. However, another candidate from his own political side also ran. This split the votes, and a different politician, Gérard Collomb, became the Mayor of Lyon.
Leading in Rhône
Michel Mercier was re-elected as a Senator in 2004. He also became the President of the General Council of Rhône in 1990. This role meant he was in charge of the local government for the Rhône area. He held this position for many years, until 2013.
Joining the Government
Michel Mercier was a member of the MoDem political party. In 2009, he joined the government of François Fillon, who was the Prime Minister at the time.
Minister of Rural Areas
From June 2009 to November 2010, Michel Mercier served as the Minister of Rural Areas and Spatial Planning. This job involved looking after the countryside and planning how land is used across France. When he took this role, he stepped back from his duties in the MoDem party.
Minister of Justice
On November 14, 2010, Michel Mercier was appointed as the Minister of Justice. This is a very important role, as the Minister of Justice is responsible for the country's legal system and courts. He served in this position until May 2012.
After Nicolas Sarkozy lost the 2012 Presidential election, Michel Mercier was replaced by Christiane Taubira as Minister of Justice. During his time as Minister, some people felt he could have communicated more about his work.
Political Roles Held
Michel Mercier has held many different political jobs throughout his career.
National Government Roles
- Minister of Justice: 2010–2012
- Minister of Rural Areas and Spatial Planning: 2009–2010
Parliamentary Roles
- Member of the National Assembly of France: 1993–1995 (He left this role when he became a Senator.)
- Senator of Rhône: 1995–2009 (He was elected in 1995 and again in 2004. He left this role when he became a minister.)
Local Government Roles
- President of the General Council of Rhône: 1990–2013 (He was re-elected many times during this period.)
- General Councillor of Rhône: 1978–2004 (He served for a long time in this local council role.)
- Mayor of Thizy, Rhône: 1977–2001 (He was the mayor of his hometown for many years.)
- Deputy-Mayor of Thizy, Rhône: 2006–2008 (After being mayor, he served as a deputy.)
- Municipal Councillor of Thizy, Rhône: 1971–2008 (He was a local town council member for a very long time.)
Awards and Honors
Michel Mercier has received an honor called Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. This is a special award given for service.
