Is Valérie Pécresse A-List?
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No — Valérie Pécresse is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2002C$0.1M
Elected to National Assembly
Started her national political career representing Yvelines.
2007B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Minister Higher Education, Research
Joined the French government in a prominent role.
2011B$0.6M+$0.3M
Minister of Budget
Advanced to a more senior ministerial position.
2015B$1.2M+$0.6M
President, Île-de-France Region
Elected to lead a major French administrative region.
2022B$1.8M+$0.6000000000000001M
Presidential Election Loss
Failed to win the presidential election.
2026B$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Regional Council President
Continues to lead the Île-de-France region, a respected figure in French politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026