Demotte (born 3 June 1963 in Ronse) is a Belgian socialist politician who served as the 12th Minister-President of Wallonia (2007–2014), replacing Elio Di Rupo, one month after a historical defeat of the socialists in the federal election.

In 1999, he became the federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Scientific Research.

In 2002, he became the Minister for Budget, Culture and Sport of the French Community of Belgium.

From July 2003 to 2007, he became Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health in the federal government.

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