Born in 1941. Sud-Est, France. Former Member of the French National Assembly (1986-1988, 1993-1997, 1997-2002, 2002-2007, 2007-2011).Mayor of the 1st sector of Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) (1995-2008).Municipal councillor of Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) (1983-1989).Member of the Departmental Council of Bouches-du-Rhône (1982-2001).President of the French-Moroccan Friendship group at the French National Assembly (2002-2011).Member of the UMP Political Bureau.UMP National secretary for the Mediterranean, in charge of cultural cooperation and in charge of Maghreb. MEP since 2011.