Jean-Yves Le Drian
Jean-Yves Le Drian (French pronunciation: [ʒã.iv lə.dʁi.jã]); born 30 June 1947) is a French politician. He is a member of the French Socialist Party. He served as the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs under President François Hollande[1] and was nominated by Emmanuel Macron to serve as Foreign Minister in the Philippe cabinet.
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| Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 17 May 2017 – 20 May 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Édouard Philippe |
| Preceded by | Jean-Marc Ayrault |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Colonna |
| President of the Regional Council of Brittany | |
| In office 18 December 2015 – 2 June 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Pierrick Massiot |
| Succeeded by | Loïg Chesnais-Girard |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 16 May 2012 – 17 May 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Jean-Marc Ayrault Manuel Valls Bernard Cazeneuve |
| Preceded by | Gérard Longuet |
| Succeeded by | Sylvie Goulard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1947 Lorient, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Rennes 2 |
Jean-Yves Le Drian Media
Jean-Yves Le Drian at the École Polytechnique in 2015, with Emmanuel Macron, then Minister of the Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs
Le Drian with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, 2021
Le Drian with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2016
Le Drian with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, 2021
Ordre de la Valeur (Cameroun) GO 2nd type ribbon
EGY Order of the Republic - Grand Cordon BAR
Legion Honneur Officier ribbon
Ordre du Merite maritime Commandeur ribbon
GEO Golden Fleece Order BAR
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References
- ↑ "CV: Jean-Yves LE DRIAN" (PDF). European Commission. 25 January 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 February 2014.