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Nicole Bricq
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Bricq in 2013
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| Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy | |
| In office 16 May 2012 – 21 June 2012 |
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| President | François Hollande |
| Prime Minister | Jean-Marc Ayrault |
| Preceded by | François Fillon (Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing) |
| Succeeded by | Delphine Batho |
| Member of the National Assembly for Seine-et-Marne's 6th constituency |
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| In office 12 June 1997 – 16 June 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Quillet |
| Succeeded by | Jean-François Copé |
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| Born | 10 June 1947 La Rochefoucauld, France |
| Died | 6 August 2017 (aged 70) Poitiers, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party (1972–2017) La République En Marche! (2017) |
| Alma mater | University of Bordeaux |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nicole Bricq (10 June 1947 – 6 August 2017) was an important French politician. She served as a member of the Senate of France, which is like one of the two houses of the French Parliament. She also held several important government jobs, including a minister.
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Who Was Nicole Bricq?
Nicole Bricq was born on June 10, 1947. She studied private law at Montesquieu University and earned her degree in 1970. This education helped her understand laws and how government works.
Starting in Politics
In 1972, Nicole Bricq joined the Socialist Party. This was the start of her long career in politics. She believed in the ideas of the Socialist Party and worked to make a difference.
She was elected to the National Assembly, which is the main law-making body in France. She represented the area of Seine-et-Marne, helping the people who lived there.
Important Government Roles
In May 2012, Nicole Bricq was chosen for a very important job. She became the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. In this role, she was in charge of protecting the environment and finding ways for France to use energy wisely.
During her time as Minister of Ecology, she made a big decision. She stopped some oil drilling contracts that a company called Shell had in French Guiana. This decision showed her commitment to environmental protection.
After a short time, she was appointed as the Minister for Foreign Trade. In this new role, she worked on France's business relationships with other countries. This meant helping French companies sell their products abroad and encouraging foreign companies to invest in France.
Later Political Life
Nicole Bricq was one of the first politicians to support Emmanuel Macron. He later became the President of France. She joined his new political party, La République En Marche!, in 2017. This showed her willingness to support new political ideas.
Her Legacy
Nicole Bricq passed away on August 6, 2017, after an accidental fall. She is remembered for her dedication to public service and her work in environmental protection and international trade.
