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Edith Cresson (born January 27, 1934) is a French politician.
Born Edith Campion in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, Cresson became active in Socialist politics. In April 1991 she became France's first woman Prime Minister. She replaced Michel Rocard as Prime Minister and held office until May 1992.
Cresson was well-known for making outspoken and often controversial comments. She was very critical of "Anglo-Saxon" nations and often condemned the culture and people of the United State, Germany, and Great Britain. She often described homosexuality as being a largely Anglo-Saxon "problem" that had little relevance in France.
From 1995 to 1999, she was the EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Technology.
Cresson is married with two daughters.
Edith Cresson - Prime Minister
| Preceded by: Michel Rocard | Prime Minister of France 1991-1992 | Followed by: Pierre Bérégovoy |
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