Philippe Martin (politician)

Philippe Martin (born November 22, 1953) is a French politician. He served as Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy in the Ayrault II government from July 2, 2013, to March 31, 2014.

Prior to his ministerial role, Martin was a member of the National Assembly representing the Gers department, a position he held from 1997 to 2013. He is a member of the Socialist Party (Parti socialiste).

During his time in the National Assembly, Martin was involved in various parliamentary committees and contributed to debates on environmental and energy policy. As Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, he was responsible for implementing government policies related to environmental protection, renewable energy development, and sustainable development initiatives. His tenure was marked by discussions and policy adjustments related to France's energy transition strategy.