Catherine Colonna

Catherine Colonna, born on April sixteenth, nineteen fifty-six, is a distinguished French diplomat and politician. She has made significant contributions to France's foreign relations, most notably serving as the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne from May twenty twenty-two to January twenty twenty-four.

Her diplomatic career is marked by several key positions, including her role as the Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom from two thousand nineteen to two thousand twenty-two. Prior to this, she served as the Ambassador to Italy from two thousand fourteen to two thousand seventeen, showcasing her expertise in European affairs.

Colonna's commitment to international diplomacy is further exemplified by her tenure as the Permanent Representative to the OECD from two thousand seventeen to two thousand nineteen, and as the Permanent Representative to UNESCO from two thousand eight to two thousand ten. Her extensive experience in these roles has solidified her reputation as a leading figure in French diplomacy.