Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a prominent French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from May 2002 to May 2005 under President Jacques Chirac. A member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), his premiership was marked by significant social and economic reforms, including pension reform and decentralization laws. Before becoming Prime Minister, he had a long career in regional politics, notably as the President of the Regional Council of Poitou-Charentes. After his term ended, he continued his career as a Senator for the Vienne department, remaining an influential figure in French conservative politics.