About
Alain Juppé is a prominent French politician who has held numerous high-level positions in the French government. He served as Prime Minister of France from 1995 to 1997 under President Jacques Chirac. Prior to that, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Budget. He was also the mayor of Bordeaux for many years and served as president of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party.
Career Timeline
Minister Delegate to Budget
Appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Privatization in the Chirac government.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, increasing his influence in French politics.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, the height of his political career.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns as Prime Minister following legislative elections.
Mayor of Bordeaux
Elected Mayor of Bordeaux, a significant political role.
Re-elected as Mayor
Re-elected as Mayor of Bordeaux, reaffirming his local influence.
Presidential Election Loss
Lost presidential election to Francois Fillon.
Political Elder Statesman
Remains an elder statesman in French politics, offering commentary and analysis.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026