France: Serge Telle became head of the new inter-ministerial delegation to the Mediterranean

Serge Telle became head of the new inter-ministerial delegation to the Mediterranean. The French mission to the Union for the Mediterranean no longer exists. Set up by Nicolas Sarkozy in November 2008 to support the creation of the UfM, including France and Egypt ensured the co-presidency, she disappears in favour of an inter-ministerial delegation to the Mediterranean.

This new cell, formalized by a decree published in the Official Journal of 8 January 2013, is directed by Serge Telle under the control of the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault. The Inter-ministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean will lead and coordinate the actions implemented by France towards the southern shore of the Mediterranean. The Union for the Mediterranean co-chair was taken on March 1, 2012 by the European Union (co-chair south is ensured since June 2012 by Jordan), and France will now devote its efforts mainly towards the Maghreb and focus on expanding its own interests Cooperation International in the region. Aged 58, is an ambassador Serge Telle since 2006. He was from 1988 to 1992 diplomatic adviser Bernard Kouchner, French Minister of Health and Humanitarian Action. Since February 2012 he was president of the French Agency for Sustainable Mediterranean cities and territories .

In his new role, Serge Telle should work with Michel Vauzelle promoted in December 2012 chargé de mission in the Mediterranean by French President François Hollande.