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French politician

Jean-Marie Bockel (born 22 June 1950) is a French politician who has been serving as PresidentEmmanuel Macron's Personal Envoy for Africa since 2024.^[1]

Earlier in his political career, Bockel served in several government positions, including as State Secretary of Justice (2009–2010), Secretary of State for Defence and Veterans (2008–2009) and Secretary of State for Cooperation and La Francophonie (2007–2008) in the government of Prime MinisterFrançois Fillon as well as Minister for Commerce (1984–1986) in the government of Prime MinisterLaurent Fabius.

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Bockel was a member of the French National Assembly from 1981, when he first stood as a Socialist Party candidate, and later served as a member of the Senate of France from 2004 to 2007 and again from 2010 to 2020.

Early life and career

Bockel (commonly referred to as "JMB" in France) was born in Strasbourg.

He is a lawyer.

Political career

Bockel served as mayor of Mul