Is Michèle Alliot-Marie A-List?
No — Michèle Alliot-Marie is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2002
Minister of Defense
Lost A-list status in 2011
Dropped to B tier — Resignation
Ranking Timeline
National Assembly
Elected to French National Assembly, marking beginning of career in politics.
Minister of Defense
Appointed Minister of Defense, the first woman to hold this post in France.
Minister of the Interior
Appointed as the Minister of the Interior.
Foreign Affairs
Becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Resignation
Resigned from government after scrutiny.
European Parliament
Elected as a Member of the European Parliament.
Influential MEP
Continues to serve as an MEP, advocating for her political beliefs.
Last updated: February 25, 2026