Jean-François Copé is a French politician born on May 5, 1964, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), a center-right political party in France. Copé has served in various political roles, including as the Mayor of Meaux and as a member of the National Assembly. In addition to his local and national roles, Copé was the Secretary General of the UMP from 2010 to 2012. He has been involved in several political debates and has contributed to discussions on economic and social policies in France. His career reflects a commitment to conservative values and governance.