French diplomat and politician recognized for having served as the Minister of the Economy and Finance as well as the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fishing. He is also known for his work as a member of the La R publique En Marche! party.' He studied French literature at Paris-Sorbonne University. He started his career in politics in 1998 after finding a job with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development. He started serving as the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fishing in 2009.