Born in 1940. Ile-de-France, France. University studies (1962). Journalist; director of information for television companies (France 2, France 3, TF1) (1974-1982). Producer of information programmes (1987-1999). Chief executive officer of FR5 (education channel) (1994-1997). Chief executive officer of Radio France overseas (RFO) (1997-1998). Chief executive officer of the Radio France group (1998-2004). Administrator of the ENA (National College of Administration) (1993-1995). Member of the National Committee on Ethics (1993-1995). Administrator of ARTE France's Monitoring Council (1998-2004). Administrator, the French Press Agency (1998-2001). Administrator of the Châtelet National Theatre (1998-2004). Member of the Municipal Council of Paris (March 2008 - Dec. 2010). President of the European Movement-France since Dec.2011. Knight of the National Order of Merit. Knight of the Legion of Honour. Doctor honoris causa, Catholic University of Louvain. MEP since 2004.