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Pascal Clément
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Pascal Clément in 2004
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2 June 2005 – 15 May 2007 |
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| President | Jacques Chirac |
| Prime Minister | Dominique de Villepin |
| Preceded by | Dominique Perben |
| Succeeded by | Rachida Dati |
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| Born | 12 May 1945 Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Died | 21 June 2020 (aged 75) Paris, France |
| Political party | UMP |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po |
Pascal Clément (born May 12, 1945 – died June 21, 2020) was an important French politician. He was a member of a political party called the UMP. Pascal Clément served in the National Assembly of France, which is like the parliament where laws are made. He also held two big jobs in the French government: he was the Minister of Parliamentary Relations from 1993 to 1995, and later the Minister of Justice from 2005 to 2007.
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About Pascal Clément's Life
Pascal Clément was born in a town called Boulogne-Billancourt in France on May 12, 1945.
Early Political Career
Pascal Clément first became a member of the National Assembly of France in 1978. He worked there until 1993. From 1993 to 1995, he served as the Minister of Parliamentary Relations. This job involved helping the government work smoothly with the parliament. After a short break, he returned to the National Assembly in 1995 and stayed until 2005.
Minister of Justice Role
From June 2005 to May 2007, Pascal Clément took on a very important role as the Minister of Justice. In this position, he was in charge of the country's legal system and justice.
Local Government Work
Besides his national roles, Pascal Clément was also active in local government. He was the Mayor of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, a town in France, from 1977 to 2001. After that, he served as a local councillor until 2008. He also worked for the General Council of the Loire region, first as Vice President from 1982 to 1994, and then as its President from 1994 to 2008.
Pascal Clément's Passing
Pascal Clément passed away on June 21, 2020. His family stated that he died due to a lung infection.
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Pascal Clément in 2004
