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Jean Besson. Member of the French Senate

Jean Besson (born July 1st, 1948) is a French Senator representing the Department of Drôme and a member of the French Socialist Party.

Besson was also bestowed a Knight of the National Order of Merit in 1989 for his leadership role during the French Post Workers’ Strike of 1968.

Political Career[edit]

In 1977, at the age of 28, Besson became Deputy Mayor of Valence and from 1978-2004, he served as a Municipal Councillor in Drôme.

In 1989, Besson was elected to the French Senate for the Department of Drôme. In the Senate Besson had a number of positions including: Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, Rapporteur (parliamentary press liaison) of the Energy Budget, Chairman of the France-China interparliamentary Group, and Director of the French Institute.

Education[edit]

Prior to entering politics, Besson worked as a postman and union leader.

External Links[edit]

Official Website of the French Senate – Jean Besson