Édouard Philippe is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from May 2017 to July 2020. He is a member of the Republican Party and was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. During his tenure, Philippe focused on various reforms, including labor laws and environmental policies. Before becoming Prime Minister, Philippe was the mayor of Le Havre, a port city in northern France. He has a background in law and public administration, having studied at Sciences Po and the École nationale d'administration. After leaving office, he continued to be active in French politics and public life.