François Biltgen

François Biltgen ( born September 28, 1958 in Esch- sur -Alzette ) is a Luxembourgian politician and judge at the European Court of Justice.

Life

After school Biltgen studied law. Biltgen is a member of the conservative party Christian Social Party (CSV ). In 1987 he was elected to the city council of Esch- sur -Alzette. In 1994 he succeeded the catchment as a deputy in the Chamber of Députés; in the following elections he was re-elected as an MP in each case. From 2003 to 2009 Biltgen was party leader of the Christian Social People's Party, to his successor Michel Wolter was chosen. From 2009 to 2013 was Biltgen Minister of Justice, Minister for the Civil Service and Administrative Reform, Minister for Higher Education Policy and Minister for Media and Communication in Luxembourg. After he applied as a judge at the European Court, he was released on April 30, 2013 his office. Since October 7, 2013, is for a term of at least two years, Judge at the European Court of Justice.

Controversies

In 2012, the Media and Communication Minister was criticized because he was going against those who made ​​him aware of a security vulnerability in a database. Rather than fill this gap searches of the accused persons were initiated and thus punishes the people and discredits the really just wanted to help.

Awards

• 2005: Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique
• 2013: Big Tiroler Adler-Orden