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| term_start = 24 July 2019 |
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| predecessor = [[Gérard Millet]] |
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| successor = [[Jean-Louis Thiériot]] |
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| predecessor2 = Pierre Carassus |
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| predecessor3 = Alain Drèze |
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|otherparty = [[Parti Radical]], Mieux Vivre Ensemble (MVE) |
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| successor3 = James Chéron |
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| primeminister4 = [[François Fillon]] |
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| predecessor4 = [[Christian Estrosi]] |
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| successor4 = [[Marie-Luce Penchard]] |
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'''Yves Jégo''' ({{IPA-fr|iv ʒeɡo|lang}}; born 17 April 1961) is a [[France|French]] politician, ''[[Deputy (legislator)|député]]'' for the [[Seine-et-Marne's 3rd constituency|third constituency]] of [[Seine-et-Marne]] in the [[National Assembly (France)|National Assembly]], and [[Mayor (France)|Mayor]] of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]]. |
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'''Yves Jégo''' ({{IPA-fr|iv ʒeɡo|lang}}; born 17 April 1961) is a French former politician. He was ''[[Deputy (legislator)|député]]'' for the [[Seine-et-Marne's 3rd constituency|third constituency]] of [[Seine-et-Marne]] in the [[National Assembly (France)|National Assembly]] from 2002 to 2018, [[Mayor (France)|Mayor]] of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]] since 1995, and president of the [[Communauté de communes des Deux Fleuves]]. |
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⚫ | He was the general delegate of the [[Union of Democrats and Independents]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parti-udi.fr/ |title=Home |website=parti-udi.fr}}</ref> from the party's creation in October 2012. He was also vice president of the [[Radical Party (France)|Radical Party]]. Jégo was the spokesman for the [[Union for a Popular Movement]], when that party was ruling. He is also founder and president of a local party Mieux Vivre Ensemble (MVE), formerly known as Mouvement des Seine-et-Marnais (MdSM). |
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⚫ | Jégo was appointed [[Secretary of State for Overseas]] in the government of [[François Fillon]] on 18 March 2008. He was therefore the Minister in charge of French Oversea territories during the 2009 French Caribbean protests and general strikes against high living costs and particularly the costs of food and fuel. As he undertook the dismantling of monopolies, his role was the subject of controversy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2009/04/14/yves-jego-l-homme-recompose_1180485_823448.html|title = Yves Jégo, l'homme recomposé|newspaper = Le Monde|date = 14 April 2009}}</ref> He was replaced by [[Marie-Luce Penchard]] on 23 June 2009 and was not given another portfolio. |
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He announced in June 2018 that he would retire from politics and as a deputy in mid-July 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2018/06/19/yves-jego-quitte-la-vie-politique-et-l-assemblee-nationale_5317286_823448.html|title = Yves Jégo quitte la vie politique et l'Assemblée nationale|newspaper = Le Monde|date = 19 June 2018}}</ref> As of early 2023, he is the executive director (Délégué Général) of the Avec financial group, which is under investigation for alleged illegal asset stripping. <ref name="ledauphine_2023-01-09">{{cite web |url=https://www.ledauphine.com/faits-divers-justice/2023/01/09/groupe-hospitalier-mutualiste-bernard-bensaid-place-en-garde-a-vue |title=En direct. Groupe hospitalier mutualiste : la garde à vue de Bernard Bensaid prolongée mardi matin |language=fr |website=ledauphine.com |date=9 January 2023}}</ref> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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'''Governmental functions''' |
'''Governmental functions''' |
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Secretary of State for Overseas: |
Secretary of State for Overseas: 2008–2009. |
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'''Electoral mandates''' |
'''Electoral mandates''' |
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While most members of the [[French parliament]] are also [[Mayor (France)|mayor]]s or [[General councils (France)|general (department)]] or [[Conseil régional|regional]] councillor,<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600216.html "Cumul des mandats, notre classement des députés"], ''Le Monde'', |
While most members of the [[French parliament]] are also [[Mayor (France)|mayor]]s or [[General councils (France)|general (department)]] or [[Conseil régional|regional]] councillor,<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600216.html "Cumul des mandats, notre classement des députés"], ''Le Monde'', 6 October 2009</ref> Jégo is one of the few to cumulate three elected offices. |
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'''''1. National Assembly of France''''' |
'''''1. National Assembly of France''''' |
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*Member of the [[National Assembly of France]] for [[Seine-et-Marne]] (3rd constituency): 2002-2008 (Became secretary of State in 2008) / |
*Member of the [[National Assembly of France]] for [[Seine-et-Marne]] (3rd constituency): 2002-2008 (Became secretary of State in 2008) / Again from 2009 to 2018. Elected in 2002, reelected in 2007 and 2012. |
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'''''2. Municipal Council''''' |
'''''2. Municipal Council''''' |
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[[File:20110300 Emboîtement et cumul des mandats d'Yves Jégo.PNG|thumb| |
[[File:20110300 Emboîtement et cumul des mandats d'Yves Jégo.PNG|thumb|Jégo's four electoral mandates, between March 2010 and July 2011]] |
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*Municipal councillor of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]]: Since 1989. Reelected in 1995, 2001, 2008. |
*Municipal councillor of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]]: Since 1989. Reelected in 1995, 2001, 2008. |
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*[[Mayor (France)|Mayor]] of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]]: Since 1995. Reelected in 2001, 2008. |
*[[Mayor (France)|Mayor]] of [[Montereau-Fault-Yonne]]: Since 1995. Reelected in 2001, 2008. |
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'''''Regional Council''''' |
'''''Regional Council''''' |
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* Jégo has also been Regional councillor of [[Île-de-France]]: from March 2010 to his resignation in July 2011. |
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'''Accumulation of electoral mandates''' |
'''Accumulation of electoral mandates''' |
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According to French law<ref>[http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/sections/a_votre_service/elections/les_elections_en_france/cumul-mandats "French Interior Ministry"] "Le cumul des mandats électoraux" (in French)</ref> against [[Cumul des mandats|accumulation of electoral mandates]], |
According to French law<ref>[http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/sections/a_votre_service/elections/les_elections_en_france/cumul-mandats "French Interior Ministry"] "Le cumul des mandats électoraux" (in French)</ref> against [[Cumul des mandats|accumulation of electoral mandates]], Jégo should have resigned from one of the three first mandates in this list before 21 April 2010. But giving as a pretext a legal complaint from the [[Front National (France)|Front National]]'s candidates, he still held the three of them, plus his local mandate of president of the « [[communauté de communes]] des deux fleuves » ([[Communauté de communes des Deux Fleuves|CC2F]]) until his resignation from the Regional Council in July 2011. |
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In September 2011, Yves Jégo failed to become a member of the [[Senate of France]]. |
In September 2011, Yves Jégo failed to become a member of the [[Senate of France]]. |
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In June 2012, he was re elected as a member of the National Assembly. |
In June 2012, he was re elected as a member of the National Assembly.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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==Voluntary associations== |
==Voluntary associations== |
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*Founder and president since 2006 of the ''Association Française d’Accession Populaire à la Propriété (AFAP)''<ref>[http://www.maisona100000euros.fr/ (fr) "AFAP website"]</ref>—formerly and briefly named ''Association des maisons à 100.000 euros''. Its purpose is to help municipalities to build €100,000 houses and to sell them to lower-class households. |
*Founder and president since 2006 of the ''Association Française d’Accession Populaire à la Propriété (AFAP)''<ref>[http://www.maisona100000euros.fr/ (fr) "AFAP website"]</ref>—formerly and briefly named ''Association des maisons à 100.000 euros''. Its purpose is to help municipalities to build €100,000 houses and to sell them to lower-class households. |
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==Professional experience== |
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*Development director of human resources management and recruitment firm |
*Development director of human resources management and recruitment firm, ''Light Consultant'' (1998–2002) |
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*Co-founder of a publishing house, ''Éditions Timée'' (2000) |
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*Co-founder of a publishing house, ''Squan Éditions'' (2008) |
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*Lawyer (2010) |
*Lawyer (2010) |
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*Executive director (Délégué Général) of the Avec financial group, which is under investigation for alleged illegal asset stripping.<ref name="ledauphine_2023-01-09"/> |
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==Recognition== |
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On 6 November 2007, Jégo was among the guests invited to the [[state dinner]] hosted by [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]] in honor of [[President of France|President]] [[Nicolas Sarkozy]] at the [[White House]].<ref>[https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/11/20071106-13.html Guest List for the Social Dinner in Honor of His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy President of the French Republic] [[Office of the First Lady of the United States]], press release of 6 November 2007.</ref> |
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==Legal issues== |
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==Lawsuits for defamation and insult== |
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An active blogger himself, Jégo sued two blogs for defamation and insult. In 2007, he sued Frédéric Maupin and Jean-Luc Pujo for calling him a "liar" and "manipulator" during the 2007 legislative campaign. His suit was dismissed in November 2007, and his subsequent appeal in July 2009 by the [[Paris appeal court]].<ref>[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2008/11/18/01011-20081118FILWWW00480-yves-jego-perd-son-proces-en-diffamation.php ''Yves Jégo perd son procès en diffamation ''], lefigaro.fr (in French)</ref> |
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A confirmed blogger himself, Yves Jégo prosecuted two blogs for defamation and insult. |
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In 2008, he similarly sued a local opponent, Yves Poey, for calling him an "apparatchik" and a "schemer" during the local elections campaign. Jégo won ) in March 2008 for "schemer", but Poey later won his appeal in May 2010.<ref>[http://yvespoey.unblog.fr/2010/05/28/notre-deboute-maire/''Notre débouté-Maire''], Flamberge (in French)</ref> |
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*In 2008, he sued a local opponent, Yves Poey who called him an "apparatchik" and a "schemer" during the local elections campaign. He won partly (for "schemer") in March 2008, but Yves Poey eventually won his appeal in May 2010<ref>[http://yvespoey.unblog.fr/2010/05/28/notre-deboute-maire/''Notre débouté-Maire''], Flamberge (in French)</ref> |
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Yves Jégo | |
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Member of the National Assembly for Seine-et-Marne's 3rd constituency | |
In office 24 July 2019 – 15 July 2018 | |
Preceded by | Gérard Millet |
Succeeded by | Jean-Louis Thiériot |
In office 19 June 2002 – 19 April 2008 | |
Preceded by | Pierre Carassus |
Succeeded by | Gérard Millet |
Mayor of Montereau-Fault-Yonne | |
In office 19 June 1995 – 1 July 2017 | |
Preceded by | Alain Drèze |
Succeeded by | James Chéron |
Secretary of state for Overseas | |
In office 18 March 2008 – 23 June 2009 | |
President | Nicolas Sarkozy |
Prime Minister | François Fillon |
Preceded by | Christian Estrosi |
Succeeded by | Marie-Luce Penchard |
Personal details | |
Born | Besançon, France | 17 April 1961
Political party | UDI |
Alma mater | University of Franche-Comté Panthéon-Assas University |
Yves Jégo (French: [iv ʒeɡo]; born 17 April 1961) is a French former politician. He was député for the third constituency of Seine-et-Marne in the National Assembly from 2002 to 2018, Mayor of Montereau-Fault-Yonne since 1995, and president of the Communauté de communes des Deux Fleuves.
He was the general delegate of the Union of Democrats and Independents,[1] from the party's creation in October 2012. He was also vice president of the Radical Party. Jégo was the spokesman for the Union for a Popular Movement, when that party was ruling. He is also founder and president of a local party Mieux Vivre Ensemble (MVE), formerly known as Mouvement des Seine-et-Marnais (MdSM).
Jégo was appointed Secretary of State for Overseas in the government of François Fillon on 18 March 2008. He was therefore the Minister in charge of French Oversea territories during the 2009 French Caribbean protests and general strikes against high living costs and particularly the costs of food and fuel. As he undertook the dismantling of monopolies, his role was the subject of controversy.[2] He was replaced by Marie-Luce Penchard on 23 June 2009 and was not given another portfolio.
He announced in June 2018 that he would retire from politics and as a deputy in mid-July 2018.[3] As of early 2023, he is the executive director (Délégué Général) of the Avec financial group, which is under investigation for alleged illegal asset stripping. [4]
Political career
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Governmental functions
Secretary of State for Overseas: 2008–2009.
Electoral mandates
While most members of the French parliament are also mayors or general (department) or regional councillor,[5] Jégo is one of the few to cumulate three elected offices.
1. National Assembly of France
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Seine-et-Marne (3rd constituency): 2002-2008 (Became secretary of State in 2008) / Again from 2009 to 2018. Elected in 2002, reelected in 2007 and 2012.
2. Municipal Council
- Municipal councillor of Montereau-Fault-Yonne: Since 1989. Reelected in 1995, 2001, 2008.
- Mayor of Montereau-Fault-Yonne: Since 1995. Reelected in 2001, 2008.
3. Community of communes Council
- President of the Communauté de communes des Deux Fleuves: Since 2003. Reelected in 2008.
Regional Council
- Jégo has also been Regional councillor of Île-de-France: from March 2010 to his resignation in July 2011.
Accumulation of electoral mandates
According to French law[6] against accumulation of electoral mandates, Jégo should have resigned from one of the three first mandates in this list before 21 April 2010. But giving as a pretext a legal complaint from the Front National's candidates, he still held the three of them, plus his local mandate of president of the « communauté de communes des deux fleuves » (CC2F) until his resignation from the Regional Council in July 2011.
In September 2011, Yves Jégo failed to become a member of the Senate of France. In June 2012, he was re elected as a member of the National Assembly.[citation needed]
Voluntary associations
[edit]Yves Jégo is involved in a number of voluntary associations.
- Co-founder and president of the multi-partisan association Entreprendre Villes et quartiers, devoted to the promotion of the French Zones Franches Urbaines (Urban Free Trade Zones) since 1996.
- Founder and president since 2001 of the association la Seine en partage, devoted to the economical and cultural promotion of the Seine river.
- Founder and president since 2006 of the Association Française d’Accession Populaire à la Propriété (AFAP)[7]—formerly and briefly named Association des maisons à 100.000 euros. Its purpose is to help municipalities to build €100,000 houses and to sell them to lower-class households.
Professional experience
[edit]- Development director of human resources management and recruitment firm, Light Consultant (1998–2002)
- Co-founder of a publishing house, Éditions Timée (2000)
- Co-founder of a publishing house, Squan Éditions (2008)
- Lawyer (2010)
- Executive director (Délégué Général) of the Avec financial group, which is under investigation for alleged illegal asset stripping.[4]
Recognition
[edit]On 6 November 2007, Jégo was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President George W. Bush in honor of President Nicolas Sarkozy at the White House.[9]
Legal issues
[edit]An active blogger himself, Jégo sued two blogs for defamation and insult. In 2007, he sued Frédéric Maupin and Jean-Luc Pujo for calling him a "liar" and "manipulator" during the 2007 legislative campaign. His suit was dismissed in November 2007, and his subsequent appeal in July 2009 by the Paris appeal court.[10] In 2008, he similarly sued a local opponent, Yves Poey, for calling him an "apparatchik" and a "schemer" during the local elections campaign. Jégo won ) in March 2008 for "schemer", but Poey later won his appeal in May 2010.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". parti-udi.fr.
- ^ "Yves Jégo, l'homme recomposé". Le Monde. 14 April 2009.
- ^ "Yves Jégo quitte la vie politique et l'Assemblée nationale". Le Monde. 19 June 2018.
- ^ a b "En direct. Groupe hospitalier mutualiste : la garde à vue de Bernard Bensaid prolongée mardi matin". ledauphine.com (in French). 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Cumul des mandats, notre classement des députés", Le Monde, 6 October 2009
- ^ "French Interior Ministry" "Le cumul des mandats électoraux" (in French)
- ^ (fr) "AFAP website"
- ^ "Yves Jégo's website" Archived 8 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine (in French)
- ^ Guest List for the Social Dinner in Honor of His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy President of the French Republic Office of the First Lady of the United States, press release of 6 November 2007.
- ^ Yves Jégo perd son procès en diffamation , lefigaro.fr (in French)
- ^ Notre débouté-Maire, Flamberge (in French)
- 1961 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Besançon
- Radical Party (France) politicians
- French Ministers of Overseas France
- Mayors of places in Île-de-France
- Debout la France politicians
- French male bloggers
- French city councillors
- Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University alumni
- French male writers
- Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- Deputies of the 15th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- Union of Democrats and Independents politicians