Francis Delaporte

Francis Delaporte is a distinguished legal professional with an extensive career in law and the judiciary. He obtained his Master’s degree in Law from Robert-Schuman University in Strasbourg and later earned notary and judiciary internship certificates with top honours.
His career spans several prestigious judicial roles. Since 2015, he has served as the Vice-President of the Constitutional Court and President of the Administrative Court of Luxembourg. Prior to that, he was a Counselor at the Constitutional Court and Vice-President of the Administrative Court. His expertise also extends to international legal matters, having served as a judge at the European Nuclear Energy Tribunal (OECD) and the Benelux Court of Justice, where he holds the position of President. Additionally, he has been a Luxembourgish judge at the Appeals Committee of the Moselle Commission since 2008.
Beyond the judiciary, Delaporte has contributed significantly to public administration and human rights, previously acting as the UNHCR correspondent in Luxembourg and as Government Commissioner for Foreigners. He also presided over the National Council for Foreigners.
His academic contributions include teaching at the University of Luxembourg and formerly lecturing at the University of Lorraine, the National Institute of Public Administration, and various legal training programs. Throughout his career, Delaporte has played a vital role in shaping Luxembourg’s legal landscape, particularly in constitutional and administrative law.