Stéphane Valeri

Stéphane Valeri (born 1 March 1962) is a Monegasque politician and businessman. He served as the president of the National Council, which is the most powerful elected position in Monaco,[1] between 22 February 2018 and 23 October 2022.[2] He is the former Minister for Social Affairs and Health in Monaco.[3][4] He served three terms as a National Councillor, and then as its president, but resigned halfway through the second term so that he could serve as a Government Minister.[5][6]

Stéphane Valeri
President of the National Council
In office
22 February 2018 – 23 October 2022
MonarchAlbert II
Preceded byChristophe Steiner
Succeeded byBrigitte Boccone-Pagès
In office
2003–2010
MonarchsRainier III
Albert II
Preceded byJean-Louis Campora
Succeeded byJean-François Robillon
Minister for Social Affairs and Health
In office
11 January 2010 – 31 May 2017
MonarchAlbert II
Succeeded byDidier Gamerdinger
National Councillor
In office
1988–2003
MonarchRainier III
Personal details
Born (1962-03-01) 1 March 1962
Princess Grace Hospital,
La Colle, Monaco
Political partyNational & Democratic Union (1988–2003)
Union for the Principality
(2003–2010)
Primo ! Priorité Monaco
(2017–present)
Residence(s)Monaco-Ville, Monaco

While growing up Valeri attended two high schools (Lycée Albert Prime, and Lycée Masséna), as well as the European School of Management in Berlin.[4] Valeri previously served as executive assistant for SBM's Sales-Marketing department, but transferred a year late to the Advertising-Promotions department.[4] Following his departure from SBM, Valeri founded Monaco-based communications group PROMOCOM.[4] After twenty-one years as Deputy Chairman (1988–2009), Valeri resigned from his position and entered public service.[4] Outside of politics, Valeri serves on the board of directors for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.[4]

In 1999, Prince Rainier III awarded him with the Order of Saint-Charles.[7] In 2012, Valeri was appointed to the French Legion of Honour.[7] On 25 January 2013 Valeri's French country home in Peille was damaged by an arsonist.[7][8] Valeri filed an official complaint the following day.[7]

After winning the 2018 general election, Valeri once again became president of the National Council.[9] He did not stand in the 2023 general election and was succeeded as president by Brigitte Boccone-Pagès.[10]

References
  1. IPU Parline database: Monaco (Conseil nation)
  2. "Stéphane Valeri élu président du Conseil national". Nice Matin. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  3. Assemblee Nationale
  4. Le Conseiller de Gouvernement pour les Affaires Sociales et la Santé
  5. "Stéphane Valeri to Monaco Press Club". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  6. Biography of Stéphane Valeri
  7. Arson attack on French home of Monaco Counsellor
  8. Villa du conseiller Valeri incendiée: émotion à Monaco Archived 3 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Landslide win for Stéphane Valeri and Primo in Monaco's elections". monacolife.net. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  10. "Résultats des Elections Nationales 2023 – Mairie de Monaco" [Results of the National Elections 2023]. Mairie de Monaco (in French). Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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