Mr. Morillon is a former French general and commanded the United Nations Forces in Bosnia (1992-1993). After Bosnia, Morillon commanded the Rapid Reaction Force, after which he retired with the rank of Général de Corps d'Armée. He is a Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur. Mr. Morillon is a former Member of the European Parliament. He was elected on the Union for French Democracy ticket and sat with the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe group.