Gérald Darmanin
ΥπουργόςKeeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice
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Gérald Darmanin is a French politician, born on 11 October 1982 in Valenciennes. A former member of Les Républicains who joined the Macron camp in 2017, he has served as Garde des Sceaux (Minister of Justice) since December 2024, and was kept in that role in the government of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the February 2026 reshuffle. He previously served as Minister of the Interior (2020–2024) and Minister of Public Action and Accounts (2017–2020), and was Mayor of Tourcoing (2014–2017).
Εκλογική πορεία
Élections législatives 2024
Député, 10e circonscription du Nord2024-07-07
Elected
Re-elected as deputy for Nord's 10th constituency in the snap 2024 legislative election; his seat passed back to substitute Vincent Ledoux when he re-entered government.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgÉlections législatives 2022
Député, 10e circonscription du Nord2022-06-12
Elected
39.10% (first round)
έναντι Leslie Mortreux (NUPES)
Came first in the first round with 39.10%, ahead of NUPES candidate Leslie Mortreux (23.08%); elected, then replaced by substitute Vincent Ledoux when in government.
Πηγή:francebleu.frÉlections municipales 2020 (Tourcoing)
Maire de Tourcoing2020-06-28
Re-elected (list won), resigned shortly afterwards
His list won the municipal election; he resigned as mayor soon after due to his ministerial role.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgÉlections municipales 2014 (Tourcoing)
Maire de Tourcoing2014-03-30
Elected (won the mayoralty)
έναντι Michel-François Delannoy (incumbent, PS)
Won the mayoralty of Tourcoing, defeating the outgoing Socialist mayor.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgÉlections législatives 2012
Député, 10e circonscription du Nord2012-06-17
Elected
έναντι Christian Vanneste (outgoing deputy)
First election to the National Assembly; one of the youngest lawmakers at the time.
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Επαγγελματική πορεία
Garde des Sceaux, Ministre de la Justice
23 Δεκ 2024Gouvernement français (Bayrou, puis Lecornu)
Minister of Justice (Keeper of the Seals), appointed in the Bayrou government in December 2024 and kept in the role in the successive Lecornu governments, including after the 26 February 2026 reshuffle.
Ministre de l'Intérieur et des Outre-mer
6 Ιουλ 2020 – 21 Σεπ 2024Gouvernement français (Castex, Borne, Attal)
Minister of the Interior under Prime Ministers Jean Castex, Élisabeth Borne and Gabriel Attal; the brief was expanded to include Overseas Territories in July 2022.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgMinistre de l'Action et des Comptes publics
17 Μαΐ 2017 – 6 Ιουλ 2020Gouvernement français (Philippe I et II)
Minister of Public Action and Accounts in the first and second Philippe governments, responsible for the budget, public accounts and tax administration.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgConseiller régional des Hauts-de-France
4 Ιαν 2016 – 6 Ιουλ 2020Conseil régional des Hauts-de-France
Member of the Regional Council of Hauts-de-France (previously Nord-Pas-de-Calais regional council from 2010 to 2014).
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgMaire de Tourcoing
4 Απρ 2014 – 9 Σεπ 2017Ville de Tourcoing
Mayor of Tourcoing (Nord). Re-elected in 2020 but resigned shortly after; resigned as mayor in 2017 upon joining the government (incompatibility rules).
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgDéputé de la 10e circonscription du Nord
20 Ιουν 2012 – 23 Ιαν 2025Assemblée nationale
Member of the National Assembly for Nord's 10th constituency across several non-consecutive terms (2012–2016, 2022, 2024–2025), with periods replaced by his substitute Vincent Ledoux when in government.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgDirecteur de cabinet du ministre des Sports
1 Σεπ 2011 – 1 Μαΐ 2012Cabinet de David Douillet
Chief of staff to Sports Minister David Douillet under President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgCollaborateur parlementaire / assistant
1 Ιαν 2005 – 1 Ιαν 2011Isabelle Vasseur, puis Jacques Toubon
Began his career as a parliamentary assistant to MP Isabelle Vasseur, then worked for former minister and MEP Jacques Toubon.
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Εκπαίδευση
Sciences Po Lille (Institut d'études politiques de Lille)
2002-2006Diplôme de l'IEP · Political science / Public affairs
Graduated from Sciences Po Lille, his principal higher-education qualification.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgInstitut Catholique de Paris (ICP)
2001-2002Classe préparatoire / première année · History / preparation for IEP entrance
Attended the ICP preparatory programme (including a first year of DEUG in History) for entrance to the Instituts d'études politiques.
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Σημαντική νομοθεσία
Loi du 24 août 2021 confortant le respect des principes de la République ("loi séparatisme")
Secularism / counter-extremism2021
Law reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic, sponsored by Darmanin as Interior Minister, aimed at combating Islamist 'separatism' through stricter oversight of associations, places of worship, online hate content and education. Darmanin also published a related essay ('Le Séparatisme islamiste') in 2021.
Σημασία: Flagship security/secularism legislation of Macron's first term; used by Darmanin to justify dissolutions and closures of associations and websites.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgLoi du 25 mai 2021 pour une sécurité globale préservant les libertés ("sécurité globale")
Security / policing2021
Global security law expanding policing powers (use of drones, body cameras, municipal police) and originally containing the contested Article 24 on filming police; supported by Darmanin as Interior Minister. Several provisions, including the original Article 24, were censored by the Conseil constitutionnel.
Σημασία: Major security legislation of Darmanin's Interior tenure; sparked large protests over press and civil-liberties concerns.
Πηγή:en.wikipedia.orgLoi du 26 janvier 2024 pour contrôler l'immigration, améliorer l'intégration ("loi immigration" / loi Darmanin)
Immigration and asylum2024
Immigration and asylum law championed by Darmanin as Interior Minister, aiming chiefly to intensify the removal of foreigners in an irregular situation and to tighten conditions for residence permits and integration. Partially censored by the Conseil constitutionnel (Decision no. 2023-863 DC of 25 January 2024), which struck down a number of provisions.
Σημασία: Described as one of the most restrictive immigration texts adopted in France in four decades; a central legislative achievement of Darmanin's tenure at the Interior.
Τιμητικές διακρίσεις
Médaille d'or de la jeunesse et des sports
2012République française (ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports)
Gold medal of youth and sports.
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