Antoine Rufenacht (11 May 1939 – 5 September 2020) was a French right-wing (The Republicans) politician and former mayor of Le Havre.He took the mayoral seat from Daniel Colliard (PCF) at the municipal election of 1995 and was reelected both in 2001, with a comfortable majority, and in 2008, against Daniel Paul (also PCF). He was also president of the local city community (called Communauté d'Agglomération Havraise - CODAH) which groups several municipalities around Le Havre,
Rufenacht was born in Le Havre. A former student of ÉNA, he was a junior minister (Secrétaire d'État) in the government of Raymond Barre, President of the regional council of Upper Normandy, and also a deputy.
Rufenacht's political career began in the then Gaullist party, the Union of Democrats for the Republic (UDR), and he remained in its successor parties, the Rally for the Republic (RPR), the UMP, and most recently, from 2015, the Republicans. In the presidential election of 1981, he backed the former Gaullist prime minister Michel Debré for the presidency against his own party leader, Jacques Chirac, but supported him in 1988 and 1995 and served successfully as his campaign manager for the presidential election of 2002.
With Jacques Barrot, he was seen as one of several possible successors of Dominique de Villepin as Prime Minister of France.
In October 2010, he resigned from his post as mayor of Le Havre to be replaced by Édouard Philippe.
Rufenacht died on 5 September 2020, aged 81.
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Some of their strengths
Antoine Rufenacht has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Strong, Altruistic, Analytical, Innovative, Generous, and Achievement-oriented.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Antoine Rufenacht is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Antoine Rufenacht well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Antoine Rufenacht as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Altruistic and Ambitious
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Antoine Rufenacht is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Antoine Rufenacht tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Antoine Rufenacht's challenges
While Antoine Rufenacht has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Antoine Rufenacht can be Stubborn, Callous, Selfish, Idle, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, and Suspicious.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Antoine Rufenacht's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Antoine Rufenacht must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Callous and Selfish
Antoine Rufenacht is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Antoine Rufenacht also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
