Jean-Pierre Bel
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 | 30 December 1951 Lavaur, France |
| 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
- "Séance du 1er octobre 2008 (compte rendu intégral des débats)", Senate website (in French).
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