Born in 1957. Grand Est, France. -Professional career-Construction business development officer, responsible for establishing points of sale in Germany and Switzerland (1978-1983). Sales officer for real estate agent (1983-1988). Medical information delegate, B.M.S. Laboratories (1989-2007).-Political career-Regional Socialist Party secretary for Mulhouse (2003-2007). President of Gauche Moderne Alsace (Alsace Modern Left) (since 2007). Member of the Gauche Moderne national bureau (since 2008). Deputy mayor of Mulhouse, with responsibility for trade and craft industries (2008-2010).Municipal councillor of Mulhouse, in charge of European affairs (since 2010). MEP since 2009.