About Paul Bérenger
Paul Raymond Bérenger (born 26 March 1945) is a Mauritian politician who served as the fourth prime minister of Mauritius from 2003 to 2005. Bérenger previously served as deputy prime minister three times: from 1995 to 1997, 2000 to 2003 and 2024 to 2026. He has served as foreign minister and finance minister, twice, in the governments of Anerood Jugnauth and Navin Ramgoolam. Bérenger, a Catholic, is the only Christian and Franco-Mauritian who has served as Prime Minister of the country. He has been Leader of the Opposition on several occasions – from 1983 to 1987, 1997 to 2000, 2005 to 2006 and 2007 to 2016, with brief hiatuses. Bérenger holds the longest-serving record in this constitutional position. With six stints in the office, Bérenger holds the longest-serving record in this constitutional position. Bérenger founded the Mauritian Militant Movement in 1969 along with Dev Virahsawmy and the Jeerooburkhan brothers. Bérenger was first elected in Constituency No. 18 (Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes) at the December 1976 elections. Bérenger currently serves as deputy prime minister since November 2024 and has previously held the office twice from 1995 to 1997 and 2000 to 2003.
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