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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 has held several important roles in government. One of his most significant positions was serving as the Minister of Justice for France. He held this role from 2010 until 2012.
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Early Life and Education
Michel Mercier studied law at university. He went to Jean Moulin University Law School in Lyon. He also studied at the Lyon Institute of Political Science. After finishing his studies, he became a teacher. He taught subjects like finance and local government law. He taught at the Faculty of Law at Lyon III.
Political Journey and Key Roles
Michel Mercier started his political career in local government. He was elected as a Senator for the Rhône area in 1995. A Senator is a member of the upper house of the French Parliament. He was re-elected to this role in 2004.
He also served as the President of the General Council of Rhône. This is a local government position. He held this role for a long time, starting in 1990.
Joining the Government
In 2009, Michel Mercier joined the French government. He became the Minister of Rural Areas and Spatial Planning. This role involved planning how land is used, especially in country areas. He served in this position until 2010.
Later, in November 2010, he was given an even bigger role. He became the Minister of Justice. This position is very important for the country's legal system. He was in charge of the justice system until May 2012.
After His Ministerial Role
After the 2012 French presidential election, Michel Mercier left his role as Minister of Justice. He was replaced by Christiane Taubira. During his time as a minister, he was sometimes criticized for how he communicated.
Important Political Positions
Michel Mercier has held many different political jobs throughout his career.
Government Roles
- Minister of Justice: From 2010 to 2012.
- Minister of Rural Areas and Spatial Planning: From 2009 to 2010.
Parliamentary Roles
- Member of the National Assembly of France: From 1993 to 1995. The National Assembly is the lower house of the French Parliament.
- Senator of Rhône: From 1995 to 2009.
Local Government Roles
- President of the General Council of Rhône: From 1990 onwards.
- General Councillor of Rhône: From 1978 onwards.
- Mayor of Thizy, Rhône: From 1977 to 2001.
- Deputy-Mayor of Thizy, Rhône: From 2006 onwards.
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 contributions.
