Manuel Valls is a French politician born on August 13, 1962, in Barcelona, Spain. He served as the Prime Minister of France from 2014 to 2016 under President François Hollande. Valls is a member of the Socialist Party and has held various political positions, including Minister of the Interior. Valls is known for his strong stance on security and immigration issues. He played a significant role in responding to terrorist attacks in France during his tenure. After leaving the Prime Minister's office, he continued to be active in politics, including a bid for the mayoralty of Barcelona in 2019.