Born: 22 June 1985, Toulouse, France
Political Affiliation: Renaissance (RE)
Current Position: Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad (since December 2024)
Notable Roles: Former Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts, Former CEO of Business France, Former Member of the National Assembly

Early Life and Education
Laurent Saint-Martin was born on 22 June 1985 in Toulouse, France. He studied at EDHEC Business School, specializing in corporate finance. His professional journey began at Oséo before transitioning to Bpifrance in 2013, where he contributed to the newly formed public investment bank. In 2016, he joined Euronext as Director of Initial Public Offerings and corporate relations in France.

Entry into Politics
Originally a member of the Socialist Party from 2009 to 2012, Saint-Martin entered mainstream politics in 2016 when he joined La République En Marche! (later renamed Renaissance).

In the 2017 French legislative elections, he was elected as Deputy for the 3rd constituency of Val-de-Marne, succeeding Roger-Gérard Schwartzenberg. In the National Assembly, he served as Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee and later became Rapporteur General of the Budget in 2020. His role during the COVID-19 crisis was instrumental in ensuring fiscal measures supported French citizens, businesses, and local governments effectively.

Parliamentary and Regional Roles
During his tenure in the National Assembly (2017–2022), Saint-Martin was actively involved in:

• French-Peruvian Parliamentary Friendship Group
• Leading reforms on the seizure and confiscation of criminal assets
• Producing reports on extraterritorial law affecting French nationals born in the U.S.

In 2021, he led the presidential majority’s campaign in the Île-de-France regional elections, securing a seat as regional councillor despite losing to Valérie Pécresse.

Leadership at Business France (2023–2024)
In January 2023, President Emmanuel Macron appointed Laurent Saint-Martin as Managing Director of Business France. Over 18 months, he spearheaded strategies to:

• Boost French exports globally
• Attract foreign investments to France
• Support job creation and economic growth

Ministerial Positions
In September 2024, Saint-Martin joined Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government as Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts. In December 2024, under Prime Minister François Bayrou, he was appointed Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

In this capacity, he focuses on:

• Strengthening France’s international trade relations
• Supporting French nationals living abroad
• Promoting economic diplomacy and export growth

Political Vision and Publications
Laurent Saint-Martin is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, international economic competitiveness, and modernizing trade policy. His book, La Fabrique de l’impôt : pour un consentement citoyen (“The Making of Taxes: For Citizen Consent”), reflects his commitment to creating transparent and fair taxation systems.