Many top-tier politicians were students at Sciences Po Aix: Jeremy Stine, American politician, current member of the Louisiana State Senate. Christine Lagarde, former managing director of the International Monetary Fund and current President of the European Central Bank. Philippe Séguin, French politician, former President of the National Assembly and President of the Cour des Comptes. Élisabeth Guigou, French politician, former Minister of European Affairs (1990 - 1993), of Justice (1997 - 2000) and of Social Affairs (2000-2002). Roger Karoutchi, French politician. Federica Mogherini, current High representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy whilst enrolled at University of Rome La Sapienza, spent a year at the institute as Erasmus student. Chandrika Kumaratunga, former president of Sri Lanka. Brune Poirson, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Ecology. Patrick Mennucci, former member of the National Assembly. Patrick Ollier, former President of the National Assembly and Minister. In addition to the politicians, there are also some alumni of Sciences Po Aix that have occupied major positions in the culture, the state administration and also the business world. Bruno Étienne, anthropologist and sociologist, former professor at Sciences Po Aix. José Frèches, French writer, former advisor of Jacques Chirac when he was Prime Minister. Jean-Pierre Bernès, French sport agent. Raphaël Liogier, French sociologist and philosopher, professor at Sciences Po Aix. Pascal Lalle Fanny Ardant, French actress who won the César Award for Best Actress in 1997 for her performance in Pédale douce. Yasmine Ryan (ca. 1983 – 2017), New Zealand journalist Efemia Chela, writer Julie Ruocco, writer References External links http://www.sciencespo-aix.fr Official website of the IEP. http://www.monsciencespoaix.fr/ Student website run by the Arts Office: it includes forums, films, podcasts, pictures, etc. Aix-en-Provence Educational institutions established in 1956 Buildings and structures in Bouches-du-Rhône Universities and colleges in Aix-en-Provence 1956 establishments in France