Early life and education

Olivier Becht was born on April 28, 1976, in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin. He attended a private high school in Mulhouse and later studied political science at the Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg, graduating in 1998.

Professional background and family

Becht married Livia Stoica, a senior official at the Council of Europe, in 2001. The couple has a child born in 2012. He is known for his interest in Japanese culture and has led organizations focused on Japanese studies and cultural projects in Europe.

Career in administration and academia

After completing training at the École nationale d'administration, Becht worked in the administrative judiciary and later became a professor at the University of Haute-Alsace. He also held advisory roles at the Nancy administrative court.

Political career and roles

Becht began his political career as mayor of Rixheim, where he was elected at 31 as the youngest mayor in Alsace. He later served as a deputy president of the Mulhouse agglomeration and held several roles in the Haut-Rhin departmental council before becoming a member of parliament.

Political influence and ministerial role

As a co-founder of the Agir party, Becht became a prominent figure in the centrist political movement. He served as a minister delegate for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness in the Élisabeth Borne government, promoting French interests abroad.

Legislative and international engagement

Becht has been involved in the Council of Europe and authored a report on brain-machine interfaces, advocating for new rights in the digital age. He announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election in September 2026, following his re-election in 2024.