Rémy Pointereau (born 30 March 1953) is a member of the

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, representing the

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department. He is currently a member of The Republicans, having been a member of its predecessor party, The

Union for a Popular Movement The Union for a Popular Movement ( ; UMP ) was a Liberal conservatism, liberal-conservative List of political parties in France, political party in France, largely inspired by the Gaullism, Gaullist tradition. During its existence, the UMP was o ...

Career

In 2004, Pointereau served as president of the Cher departmental council. He was first elected as senator for Cher on 18 September 2005, following the resignation of Georges Ginoux. He also served as mayor of

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1953 births Living people Politicians from Eure-et-Loir The Republicans (France) politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians Gaullism, a way forward for France French senators of the Fifth Republic Senators of Cher (department) Politicians from Centre-Val de Loire {{France-politician-UMP-stub