Born in 1944. Sud-Ouest, France. Graduate of ENA (National School of Administration). Advisor to the Court of Auditors. Minister for European Affairs, 1993-1995. Minister for the Budget and Government spokesman, 1995-1997. Former Member of the European Convention. MEP from 1989-1993 and since 1999. Knight of the Legion of Honour; Internet site: www.alainlamassoure.eu