Christian Estrosi

Christian Estrosi (born July 1, 1955 in Nice) is a French politician of Italian origin, member of the French Parliament (National Assembly of France), mayor of Nice since 2008. He is a supporter of Nicolas Sarkozy.

From 2009 to 2010, he was Minister for Industry in François Fillon's government. He was also President of the general council for the Alpes-Maritimes département until December 2008.

Prior to his career in politics, Estrosi competed in Grand Prix motorcycle road racing. His best result was a fourth place finish in the 1978 500cc French Grand Prix.

Political career

Governmental functions

Minister for Industry : 2009-2010.

Secretary of State for Overseas : 2007-2008.

Minister of Land Management : 2005-2007.

Electoral mandates

National Assembly of France

Member of the National Assembly of France (5th constituency) : 1988-1993 (Resignation) / 1997-2005 (Became minister in 2005) / Reelected in 2007, but he stays minister / 2008-2009 (Became minister in 2009) / Since 2010. Elected in 1988, reelected in 1993, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2008.

Regional Council

Vice-president of the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : 1992-1998.

Regional councillor of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : 1992-2002 (Resignation). Reelected in 1998.

General Council

President of the General Council of Alpes-Maritimes : 2003-2008. Reelected in 2004, 2008.

Vice-president of the General Council of Alpes-Maritimes : 2001-2003.

General councillor of Alpes-Maritimes : 1985-1993...
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