11 Facts About Pierre Maudet

Pierre Maudet was born on 6 March 1978 and is a Swiss and French politician.

Long described as "prodigy" of Swiss politics, Maudet became embroiled in a series of legal battles after a controversial undeclared all-expense trip to Abu Dhabi.

Pierre Maudet ended up being expelled from the Geneva branch of the FDP, resigned from his position at the cantonal government in 2021 and lost his bid for re-election to Green Party candidate Fabienne Fischer.

Pierre Maudet was born on 6 March 1978 in Geneva and attended the University of Fribourg.

Pierre Maudet lost the election in the second ballot receiving 90 votes against Ignazio Cassis who received 125 votes and therefore achieved the absolute majority.

Pierre Maudet initially claimed until May 2018 that the trip, including business class flights, accommodation at the Emirates Palace and access to the Formula One race was a private trip, paid for by his friend and it was by chance that he met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

In September 2018, the Council of State of Geneva decided to temporarily withdraw the Presidential Department from Pierre Maudet, now entrusted to Antonio Hodgers.

Pierre Maudet lost responsibility for the police to Mauro Poggia and for Geneva Airport to Serge Dal Busco.

Pierre Maudet was found guilty of accepting illegal advantages on 22 February 2021 and given a suspended 300 day-fine sentence.

Pierre Maudet then lost his bid for re-election to the Geneva Cantonal government in a run-off to Green candidate Fabienne Fischer.

Pierre Maudet nevertheless indicated his intention to remain politically active.