Patrick Kanner
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Patrick Kanner (French pronunciation: [patʁik ka.ne]; born 29 April 1957) is a French politician serving as president of the Socialist group and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate since 2018. A member of the Socialist Party, he has represented the department of Nord since 2017.[1][2] Kanner previously served as President of the General Council of Nord from 2011 to 2014 and Minister of the City, Youth and Sports from 2014 to 2017.
French politician
Patrick Kanner | |
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| Senator for Nord | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2017 | |
| President of the Socialist group in the Senate | |
| Assumed office 23 January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Didier Guillaume |
| Minister of the City, Youth and Sports | |
| In office 26 August 2014 – 10 May 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Manuel Valls Bernard Cazeneuve |
| Preceded by | Najat Vallaud-Belkacem |
| Succeeded by | Laura Flessel |
| President of the General Council of Nord | |
| In office 31 March 2011 – 22 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Derosier |
| Succeeded by | Didier Manier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1957-04-29) 29 April 1957 (age 66) Lille, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Lille 2 University of Health and Law |