Émile Blessig (27 May 1947 – 21 March 2025) was a French lawyer and politician who was a member of the

National Assembly of France The National Assembly (, ) is the lower house of the Bicameralism, bicameral French Parliament under the French Fifth Republic, Fifth Republic, the upper house being the Senate (France), Senate (). The National Assembly's legislators are known ...

. He represented the 7th constituency of the

Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin () is a department in Alsace which is a part of the Grand Est region of France. The name means 'Lower Rhine', referring to its lower altitude among the two French Rhine departments: it is downstream of the Haut-Rhin (Upper Rhine) de ...

department from 1998 to 2012 as a member of the

Union for a Popular Movement The Union for a Popular Movement ( ; UMP ) was a Liberal conservatism, liberal-conservative List of political parties in France, political party in France, largely inspired by the Gaullism, Gaullist tradition. During its existence, the UMP was o ...

Political career

Member of the National Assembly

Blessig was elected as a member of the National Assembly of France, representing the 7th constituency of the Bas-Rhin department. He served from 15 June 1998 to 19 June 2012. As a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), a major center-right political party, Blessig focused on various legislative issues, including economic development, social justice, and regional planning. He was known for his ability to work across party lines and his dedication to the needs of his constituents.

Mayor of Saverne

In addition to his role in the National Assembly, Blessig served as the Mayor of Saverne from 16 March 2008 to 13 March 2013. His tenure as mayor was characterized by significant infrastructure developments, improvements in public services, and efforts to boost local economic growth. Blessig's leadership style was hands-on and community-focused, earning him widespread respect and admiration.

Death

Blessig died on 21 March 2025 in his hometown at the age of 77.

Mandates and functions

National mandates

2002-2007: Deputy of the 7th constituency of Bas-Rhin 1998-2002: Deputy of the 7th constituency of Bas-Rhin 2007-2012: Deputy of the 7th constituency of Bas-Rhin President of the Association for the Promotion and Federation of Regions (APFP)

Departmental mandates

2004-2008: General Councilor of Bas-Rhin 1998-2004: General Councilor of Bas-Rhin 1992-1998: General Councilor of Bas-Rhin 1988-1992: General Councilor of Bas-Rhin

Local mandates

1992-1998: President of the Community of Communes of Saverne 1995-2001: Municipal Councilor of Saverne 1989-1995: Deputy Mayor of Saverne 2008-2013: Mayor of Saverne

References

1947 births 2025 deaths People from Saverne Politicians from Bas-Rhin Union for French Democracy politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians The Social Right Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic {{France-politician-UMP-stub