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André Chassaigne
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Chassaigne in 2010
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| President of the Democratic and Republican Left group in the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 21 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Roland Muzeau |
| Member of the National Assembly for Puy-de-Dôme's 5th constituency |
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| Assumed office 19 June 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Maurice Adevah-Pœuf |
| Mayor of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine | |
| In office 14 March 1983 – 21 April 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | François Chassaigne |
| Departmental Councillor of Puy-de-Dôme | |
| In office 25 March 1979 – 28 March 2004 |
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| Constituency | Canton of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine |
| Deputy Mayor of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine | |
| In office 20 March 1977 – 14 March 1983 |
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| Born | 2 July 1950 Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Political party | French Communist Party |
| Alma mater | École Normale Primaire |
| Occupation | Teacher • Principal • Politician |
André Chassaigne was born on July 2, 1950, in Clermont-Ferrand, France. He is a French politician who has held important roles in the French government. He is known for leading a group of politicians in the National Assembly, which is France's main law-making body.
Mr. Chassaigne is a member of the French Communist Party (PCF). He has represented the 5th area of Puy-de-Dôme in the National Assembly since 2002.
Early Life and Career
André Chassaigne grew up in Clermont-Ferrand. Before becoming a full-time politician, he worked in education. From 1981 to 2002, he was a principal at a middle school in a town called Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine.
His political career began in Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine. He became the deputy mayor in 1977. Later, he served as the mayor of the town from 1983 until 2010. His son, François Chassaigne, took over the role of mayor after him.
Roles in Local Government
Besides being a mayor, André Chassaigne also served in other local government positions. He was a general councillor for Puy-de-Dôme from 1979 to 2004. This role involved making decisions for the local department.
He also served as a regional councillor for the Auvergne region. He held this position from 1998 to 2000 and again from 2010 until 2015. Regional councillors help manage affairs for larger areas of France.
National Assembly Work
André Chassaigne was first elected to the National Assembly in 2002. This was a significant achievement, as he was the only Communist politician to win a seat that had previously been held by another party during that election.
In 2012, he became the president, or leader, of the Democratic and Republican Left group in the National Assembly. This means he leads a group of politicians who share similar ideas and work together in the assembly.
In 2017, a magazine called Capital recognized André Chassaigne for his hard work. They ranked him as one of the best members of the National Assembly. This was because he attended many meetings and was very involved in the work of the parliament.
