Laurent Mosar
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Laurent Mosar is a Luxembourg
ian politician and lawyer. He is a member of the Christian Social People's Party
(CSV) and sits in the Chamber of Deputies
. He has been the President of the Chamber since 28 July 2009.
Mosar joined the CSV since 1979; at the time, his father, Nicolas
, was a CSV deputy
, and soon-to-be European Commissioner
. Laurent was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1994
, representing the Centre
constituency. He entered the communal council
of Luxembourg City on 27 November 1997, and has remained there since, including his time as an échevin
from 2000 until 2005, when the DP
-CSV coalition broke down after the 2005 elections
.
In the 1999 election
to the Chamber, Mosar finished seventh out of CSV candidates, with only six elected. However, the appointment of Luc Frieden
and Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
to the new government
(thus vacating their seats) allowed Mosar to remain in the Chamber. He was re-elected considerably more easily in 2004
, coming third out of CSV candidates (and fourth overall), of whom, eight were elected in a comfortably victory for the party. From 3 August 2004 until 7 June 2009, Mosar was a Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies. After the 2009 election
, Mosar was elevated to President of the Chamber, replacing Lucien Weiler
.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ian politician and lawyer. He is a member of the Christian Social People's Party
Christian Social People's Party
The Christian Social People's Party , abbreviated to CSV or PCS, is the largest political party in Luxembourg. The party follows a Christian Democratic and conservative ideology and, like most parties in Luxembourg, it is strongly pro-European...
(CSV) and sits in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
. He has been the President of the Chamber since 28 July 2009.
Mosar joined the CSV since 1979; at the time, his father, Nicolas
Nicolas Mosar
Nicolas Mosar was a Luxembourg politician, jurist, and diplomat.A Christian Social People's Party member, Mosar was elected to the communal council of Luxembourg City in 1959, and sat in the council until 1984, including a period as an échevin...
, was a CSV deputy
Deputy (legislator)
A deputy is a legislator in many countries, particularly those with legislatures styled as a 'Chamber of Deputies' or 'National Assembly'.-List of countries:This is an list of countries using the term 'deputy' or one of its cognates....
, and soon-to-be European Commissioner
European Commissioner
A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each Member within the college holds a specific portfolio and are led by the President of the European Commission...
. Laurent was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1994
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1994
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 12, 1994. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1994 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
, representing the Centre
Circonscription Centre (Luxembourg)
Circonscription Centre is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Luxembourg and Mersch, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg. , Centre has an estimated population of 151,166, or 33% of Luxembourg's total...
constituency. He entered the communal council
Luxembourg communal council
Luxembourg communal council is the local council for the commune of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.It consists of twenty-seven members, elected every six years by proportional representation. The last elections were held on 9 October 2005, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic Party...
of Luxembourg City on 27 November 1997, and has remained there since, including his time as an échevin
Échevin (Luxembourg)
An échevin is a member of the administration of a Luxembourgian commune. Together, they form the collège échevinal , which helps the mayor run the administration...
from 2000 until 2005, when the DP
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
-CSV coalition broke down after the 2005 elections
Luxembourgian communal election, 2005
The 2005 Luxembourgian communal elections were held on 9 October 2005. Elections are held every six years across all of Luxembourg's then-118 communes.-Results:...
.
In the 1999 election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1999
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 13, 1999. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1999 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
to the Chamber, Mosar finished seventh out of CSV candidates, with only six elected. However, the appointment of Luc Frieden
Luc Frieden
Luc Frieden is a Luxembourgian politician for the Christian Social People's Party . He was Minister for Justice and Minister for the Treasury and Budget from 1998 to 2009, and has been Minister for Finances since 23 July 2009.In the capacity of Minister for the Treasury and Budget, Frieden was...
and Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
Erna Hennicot-Schoepges is a Luxembourgian politician for the Christian Social People's Party. She was until 2009 a Member of the European Parliament, sitting as a CSV member of the European People's Party....
to the new government
Juncker-Polfer Ministry
The Juncker-Polfer Ministry was the government of Luxembourg between 7 August 1999 and 31 July 2004. It was led by, and named after, Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker and Deputy Prime Minister Lydie Polfer.-Ministers:...
(thus vacating their seats) allowed Mosar to remain in the Chamber. He was re-elected considerably more easily in 2004
Luxembourgian legislative election, 2004
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 13 June 2004. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies...
, coming third out of CSV candidates (and fourth overall), of whom, eight were elected in a comfortably victory for the party. From 3 August 2004 until 7 June 2009, Mosar was a Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies. After the 2009 election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 2009
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 7 June 2009, together with the 2009 election to the European Parliament. All sixty members of the Chamber of Deputies were elected for five years...
, Mosar was elevated to President of the Chamber, replacing Lucien Weiler
Lucien Weiler
Lucien Weiler is a Luxembourgian politician and jurist. He is a member of the Christian Social People's Party, and served as President of the Chamber of Deputies from 3 August 2004 to 7 June 2009...
.