Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 2002 to 2005. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party and has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as a senator and a member of the European Parliament. Raffarin is known for his focus on economic reforms and decentralization of government powers. He played a significant role in implementing policies aimed at improving the French economy and enhancing local governance during his time in office.