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Patrick Devedjian
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| President of the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine |
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| In office 1 June 2007 – 28 March 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Succeeded by | Georges Siffredi (interim) |
| Member of the National Assembly for Hauts-de-Seine's 13th constituency |
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| In office 2010–2017 |
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| Preceded by | Georges Siffredi |
| Succeeded by | Frédérique Dumas |
| Mayor of Antony | |
| In office 1983–2002 |
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| Preceded by | André Aubry |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Sibille |
| Minister under the Prime Minister in charge of the Implementation of the Recovery Plan | |
| In office 5 December 2008 – 13 November 2010 |
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| President | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Prime Minister | François Fillon |
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| Born | 26 August 1944 Fontainebleau, France |
| Died | 28 March 2020 (aged 75) Antony, France |
| Cause of death | COVID-19 |
| Political party | The Republicans |
| Education | Lycée Condorcet |
| Alma mater | Panthéon-Assas University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Patrick Devedjian (Armenian: Պատրիկ Դեւեջեան) was a French politician. He was born on August 26, 1944, and passed away on March 28, 2020. He was a key member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party.
Patrick Devedjian was a close advisor to Nicolas Sarkozy for many years. He held an important role as Minister in charge of the Recovery Plan. This special job was created after the global financial crisis of 2008 to help France's economy. He was of Armenian descent. He died from COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Early Life and Education
Patrick Devedjian was born in Fontainebleau, a town in France. His grandfather, Karekin Deveciyan, was an Armenian zoologist and worked for the Ottoman Empire. Patrick's father came to France after the First World War.
Patrick went to an Armenian school in Sèvres for his early education. He later studied at the Panthéon-Assas University. In 1970, he became a lawyer in Paris. In 1971, he became active in the Gaullist political movement. He also helped create the Rally for the Republic (RPR) party in 1976.
Political Career
Mayor and National Assembly Member
In 1983, Patrick Devedjian was elected as the Mayor of Antony. He served in this role until 2002, being re-elected several times.
In 1986, he also became a Deputy in the National Assembly. This meant he represented the Hauts-de-Seine area in the French Parliament. He was re-elected six more times, serving in the National Assembly for many years. He was part of the Assembly Committee on Finance.
Important Political Decisions
In 1992, Patrick Devedjian supported the Maastricht Treaty. This treaty was important for creating the European Union.
During the 1995 presidential election, he supported Édouard Balladur. After Balladur lost, Patrick Devedjian became less popular within his party for a short time. However, he later became a close advisor to Nicolas Sarkozy. This helped him regain his influence in politics.
Roles in Government
After Jacques Chirac was re-elected as president in 2002, Nicolas Sarkozy became the Minister of the Interior. Sarkozy chose Patrick Devedjian to be his Deputy Minister for Local Liberties. This role involved working with local governments.
Because ministers were not allowed to hold local executive powers at the same time, Devedjian resigned as Mayor of Antony.
In 2004, when Nicolas Sarkozy became Minister of the Economy and Finance, Patrick Devedjian joined him as Deputy Minister for Industry.
In 2005, Patrick Devedjian was not included in the new government formed by Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin. He later returned to the National Assembly.
Patrick Devedjian also worked on laws related to historical recognition. In 2006, he proposed an amendment to a bill. This amendment aimed to ensure that academic research on historical events would not be penalized.
When Nicolas Sarkozy became the President of the Union for a Popular Movement party, Patrick Devedjian became his political advisor.
After the 2007 Elections
After the 2007 presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy became the President of the Republic. Patrick Devedjian had hoped to become the Minister of Justice. However, Sarkozy chose Rachida Dati for that role. Patrick Devedjian was not included in the new government. He famously joked about this, saying he was "in favour of a government open to a wide range of people—even to Sarkozists." This joke won him a humor prize.
Instead, on June 1, 2007, Patrick Devedjian became the President of the Hauts-de-Seine General Council. This made him the head of one of the wealthiest départements (regions) in France. He also took on leadership roles within the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party.
Return to Government
From December 8, 2008, to November 13, 2010, Patrick Devedjian returned to the government. He was appointed Minister under the Prime Minister in charge of the Implementation of the Recovery Plan. This was a special job created for two years to help the country recover from the global financial crisis of 2008.
Summary of Political Roles
Government Positions
- Minister of Economic Recovery Plan: 2008–2010
- Minister of Industry: 2004-2005
- Minister of Local Liberties: 2002-2004
Elected Positions
- National Assembly of France:
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Hauts-de-Seine (13th area): 1986-2002, 2005-2008, and 2010-2017. He was elected many times.
- General Council:
- President of the Hauts-de-Seine General Council: 2007–2020.
- Vice-president of Hauts-de-Seine General Council: 2004–2007.
- Hauts-de-Seine general councillor: 2004–2020.
- Municipal Council:
- Mayor of Antony, Hauts-de-Seine: 1983-2002.
- Deputy-mayor of Antony, Hauts-de-Seine: 2002-2005.
- Municipal councillor of Antony, Hauts-de-Seine: 1983–2005.
- Agglomeration Community Council:
- President of the Agglomeration community of Hauts de Bièvre: 2002-2005.
- Member of the Agglomeration community of Hauts de Bièvre: 2002–2008.
Party Positions
- General Secretary of the Union for a Popular Movement: 2007–2008.
- Spokesman of the Rally for the Republic: 1999–2001.
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Devedjian para niños
