1986, first elected Member of the National Assembly of France for Paris; re-elected 1988, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2002. 1986-88, Minister of State, Minister of Economy, Finance and Privatization; 1993-95, Prime Minister of France. 1989-2008, Councillor of Paris. March-April 1998, Regional Councillor of Ile-de-France.