Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Édouard Philippe
Édouard Philippe ruled out taking part in a centre-right primary proposed to choose a single candidate against the far-right and far-left contenders in the 2027 presidential race. He made the statement in a TF1 television interview, and he is currently trailing far-right and hard-left candidates in the polls.
Édouard Philippe was questioned by financial investigating judges in Paris over an alleged embezzlement of public funds linked to the Le Havre metropolitan authority. He was given the status of assisted witness, which is less serious than being formally investigated, and his lawyer said he has done nothing wrong.
Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre in the 2026 municipal elections, securing another term in office. The result kept his local political base intact and preserved his ability to remain a contender for the 2027 French presidential race.
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Bio/Wiki
| Édouard Philippe is a French politician and lawyer who served as Prime Minister of France from 15 May 2017 to 3 July 2020. | |
| He has served as Mayor of Le Havre, including a new term beginning in 2020. | |
| He is the founder and leader of the Horizons party and is a centre-right candidate in the 2027 French presidential election. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Black (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Sciences Po, Paris, École nationale d'administration (National School of Administration) in France |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Playing Football, Squash, Tennis, Boxing, Writing Novels and Blogs |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Edith Chabre |
| Children | He has three children |
Family
| Father | Teacher |
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| Siblings | Sister |
| Spouse | Edith Chabre |
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Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Politician | Michel Rocard |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Philippe's father is from Le Havre and his mother is from Lille. | |
| 2. He is the first Prime Minister not affiliated with the President's Party since 2002. | |
| 3. Worked as a lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton from 2004 to 2007. | |
| 4. Began his political career as a supporter of Alain Juppé. | |
| 5. He was educated at Sciences Po in Paris, attended by Emmanuel Macron as well. | |
| 6. Married to Edith Chabre, a teacher at Sciences Po in Paris; married for 12 years with three children. | |
| 7. Authored 2 Political Fiction Novels: "L’Heure de vérité" (2007) and "Dans l’ombre" (2011). | |
| 8. Served as General Director of Services of the UMP in 2002 when the party was created. | |
| 9. Served as Director of Public Affairs at Areva from 2007 to 2010. | |
| 10. Member of the Council of State early in his career. | |
| 11. Oversaw labour law and taxation system reforms as part of Macron's pro-business agenda. | |
| 12. Led the police response to the yellow vests crisis starting in late 2018. | |
| 13. Implemented a 55-day national lockdown starting on 17 March 2020 as part of France's early COVID-19 response. | |
| 14. He is from a family of teachers. | |
| 15. He has a sister. | |
| 16. He has three children: Anatole, Léonard, and Sarah. |
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