Jean-Marie Bockel is a French politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence and Veterans in the government of Prime Minister François Fillon appointed on 18 March 2008, having previously been Secretary of State for Cooperation and La Francophonie since June 2007. He has been a member of the French National Assembly since 1981, when he stood as a Socialist Party candidate, and was Minister for Commerce in the Socialist Party government of Laurent Fabius between 1984 and 1986.
Bockel (commonly referred to as "JMB" in France) was born in Strasbourg. He is a lawyer and has been mayor of Mulhouse since 1989. On the right wing of the Socialist Party, he declared himself to be an admirer and strong supporter of the policies of Tony Blair.
In November 2007 he announced the formation of a new centre-left political party, Modern Left (Gauche Moderne), following his resignation from the Socialist Party when joining the Sarkozy administration, and used this party as a vehicle to campaign in the municipal elections of 2008 for a fourth term as mayor.
Pierre-Emmanuel, one of his five sons, died in a helicopter crash in Mali on 25 November 2019.
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Some of their strengths
Jean-Marie Bockel has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Ambitious, Intuitive, Imaginative, Intense, and Caring.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jean-Marie Bockel is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jean-Marie Bockel well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jean-Marie Bockel as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Altruistic and Ambitious
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jean-Marie Bockel 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 calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jean-Marie Bockel tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Jean-Marie Bockel's challenges
While Jean-Marie Bockel has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jean-Marie Bockel can be Emotional, Standoffish, Difficult, Perfectionist, Hypocritical, Self-centered, and Unfocused.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Jean-Marie Bockel's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Jean-Marie Bockel must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Jean-Marie Bockel is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Jean-Marie Bockel also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.