Stéphane Valeri (born 1 March 1962) is a Monegasque politician and businessman. He served as the president of the National Council, which is the most powerful elected position in Monaco,[1] between 22 February 2018 and 23 October 2022.[2] He is the former Minister for Social Affairs and Health in Monaco.[3][4] He served three terms as a National Councillor, and then as its president, but resigned halfway through the second term so that he could serve as a Government Minister.[5][6]
Stéphane Valeri | |
|---|---|
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| President of the National Council | |
| In office 22 February 2018 – 23 October 2022 | |
| Monarch | Albert II |
| Preceded by | Christophe Steiner |
| Succeeded by | Brigitte Boccone-Pagès |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| Monarchs | Rainier III Albert II |
| Preceded by | Jean-Louis Campora |
| Succeeded by | Jean-François Robillon |
| Minister for Social Affairs and Health | |
| In office 11 January 2010 – 31 May 2017 | |
| Monarch | Albert II |
| Succeeded by | Didier Gamerdinger |
| National Councillor | |
| In office 1988–2003 | |
| Monarch | Rainier III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1962 Princess Grace Hospital, La Colle, Monaco |
| Political party | National & Democratic Union (1988–2003) Union for the Principality (2003–2010) Primo ! Priorité Monaco (2017–present) |
| Residence(s) | Monaco-Ville, Monaco |
Early life and education edit
While growing up Valeri attended two high schools (Lycée Albert Prime, and Lycée Masséna), as well as the European School of Management in Berlin.[4]
Career edit
Valeri previously served as executive assistant for SBM's Sales-Marketing department, but transferred a year late to the Advertising-Promotions department.[4]
Following his departure from SBM, Valeri founded Monaco-based communications group PROMOCOM.[4] After twenty-one years as Deputy Chairman (1988–2009), Valeri resigned from his position and entered public service.[4] Outside of politics, Valeri serves on the board of directors for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.[4]
In 1999, Prince Rainier III awarded him with the Order of Saint-Charles.[7] In 2012, Valeri was appointed to the French Legion of Honour.[7] On 25 January 2013 Valeri's French country home in Peille was damaged by an arsonist.[7][8] Valeri filed an official complaint the following day.[7]
After winning the 2018 general election, Valeri once again became president of the National Council.[9] He did not stand in the 2023 general election and was succeeded as president by Brigitte Boccone-Pagès.[10]
References edit
- ^ IPU Parline database: Monaco (Conseil nation)
- ^ "Stéphane Valeri élu président du Conseil national". Nice Matin. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Assemblee Nationale
- ^ a b c d e f Le Conseiller de Gouvernement pour les Affaires Sociales et la Santé
- ^ "Stéphane Valeri to Monaco Press Club". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- ^ Biography of Stéphane Valeri [dead link]
- ^ a b c d Arson attack on French home of Monaco Counsellor
- ^ Villa du conseiller Valeri incendiée: émotion à Monaco Archived 3 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Landslide win for Stéphane Valeri and Primo in Monaco's elections". monacolife.net. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "Résultats des Elections Nationales 2023 – Mairie de Monaco" [Results of the National Elections 2023]. Mairie de Monaco (in French). Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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