Jean-Yves Le Drian is a French politician born on June 30, 1947. He is a member of the Socialist Party and has held various significant positions in the French government. Notably, he served as the Minister of Defense from 2012 to 2017 and later as the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2022. Le Drian has been involved in French politics for several decades, starting his career in local government before moving to national roles. He played a key role in shaping France's defense and foreign policies, particularly in relation to NATO and European Union matters.