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Jean-Pierre Michel
Member of the French Senate
for Haute-Saône
In office
1 October 2004 – 1 October 2014
Preceded by Bernard Joly
Succeeded by Michel Raison
Alain Joyandet
Mayor of Héricourt
In office
13 March 1983 – 30 September 2004
Preceded by André Girard
Succeeded by Jean-Michel Villaumé
Member of the National Assembly
from Haute-Saône's 2nd constituency
In office
23 June 1988 – 18 June 2002
Preceded by Proportional representation
Succeeded by Maryvonne Briot
In office
2 July 1981 – 1 April 1986
Preceded by Jean-Jacques Beucler
Succeeded by Proportional representation
Personal details
Born (1938-08-05)5 August 1938
Nîmes, France
Died 24 January 2021(2021-01-24) (aged 82)
Trévenans, France
Political party Socialist Party
Spouse Myriam Michel

Jean-Pierre Michel (born August 5, 1938 – died January 24, 2021) was an important French politician. He was a member of the French Senate, which is like one of the two main parts of the French Parliament. He represented the area called Haute-Saône from 2004 to 2014. Jean-Pierre Michel was part of the Socialist Party, a major political group in France.

He passed away on January 24, 2021, when he was 82 years old.

Jean-Pierre Michel's Political Journey

Jean-Pierre Michel had a long and active career in French politics. He held several important roles, helping to make laws and lead his community.

Serving in the National Assembly

Before becoming a Senator, Jean-Pierre Michel was a member of the National Assembly. This is the other main part of the French Parliament, where laws are debated and voted on. He represented the 2nd area of Haute-Saône from 1988 to 2002.

Leading as Mayor of Héricourt

One of his first big roles was serving as the Mayor of Héricourt. He was the mayor for a long time, from 1983 until 2004. As mayor, he was in charge of running the city and making decisions that helped the people living there.

Becoming a Senator

In 2004, Jean-Pierre Michel was elected to the French Senate. Senators represent different parts of France and help review and approve laws. He served in the Senate for ten years, until 2014.

Key Discussions in the Senate

During his time in the Senate, Jean-Pierre Michel was involved in many important discussions. For example, in 2013, he was a special reporter for a bill that aimed to allow same-sex couples to marry. He explained his view on how laws are made, saying that laws reflect what society decides is fair at a certain time. This shows how politicians debate and shape new laws.

Senate Election in 2014

After serving one term, Jean-Pierre Michel ran for re-election to the Senate in 2014. However, he did not win this election. The winners were Alain Joyandet and Michel Raison.

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