11 Facts About Manuel Aeschlimann

Manuel Aeschlimann began his political career at the early age of 25, as a city councillor in Asnieres-sur-Seine.

Manuel Aeschlimann was appointed first deputy major and went on to be elected mayor of Asnieres in 1999.

Manuel Aeschlimann was defeated when he sought re-election in 2008.

Manuel Aeschlimann was elected deputy to the French National Assembly in June 2002 as a member of the ruling right-wing party UMP.

Manuel Aeschlimann is a close friend of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, of whom he was the political adviser in his successful race for president.

Manuel Aeschlimann was elected UDF mayor of Asnieres-sur-Seine in 1999.

Manuel Aeschlimann joined the UMP when it was created in 2002.

Manuel Aeschlimann further asserts that all files of the City Council have been declared to the CNIL and that it reserves the right to sue for slander.

Manuel Aeschlimann served on the committee on constitutional laws, legislation and general administration of the Republic, and was reappointed Rapporteur for opinion on the budget of local authorities under the annual finance laws.

Manuel Aeschlimann is a member of the parliamentary groups of studies on asbestos, cancer and the modernisation of French policy.

Manuel Aeschlimann becomes adviser to Nicolas Sarkozy in July 2005 after having established and chaired the committee for monitoring public opinion on the UMP.