Jean-Pierre Bel
French politician
Jean-Pierre Bel (born 30 December 1951) is a French retired politician. He was President of the Senate from 2011 to 2014.[1] Bel is a member of the Socialist Party.
Jean-Pierre Bel | |
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President of the French Senate | |
In office 1 October 2011 – 30 September 2014 | |
President | Nicolas Sarkozy François Hollande |
Preceded by | Gérard Larcher |
Succeeded by | Gérard Larcher |
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
In office 1 October 2004 – 30 September 2011 | |
Preceded by | Claude Estier |
Succeeded by | Jean-Claude Gaudin |
Senator of Ariège | |
In office 1 October 1998 – 30 September 2014 | |
Preceded by | Germain Authié |
Succeeded by | Alain Duran |
Personal details | |
Born | Lavaur, France | 30 December 1951
Nationality | French |
Political party | Socialist Party |
Alma mater | Toulouse 1 University Capitole |
Profession | Jurist |
He was elected to the Senate in September 1998 and re-elected in September 2008. Bel was President of the Socialist Group in the Senate from 2004 to 2011.
References
change- ↑ "Séance du 1er octobre 2008 (compte rendu intégral des débats)", Senate website (in French).