Jean Leonetti
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Jean Leonetti (born 9 July 1958) is a French politician and physician. He is a member of The Republicans party. Leonetti has served as the Mayor of Antibes since 2014 and was a member of the National Assembly from 1997 to 2017, representing the Alpes-Maritimes department.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Jean Leonetti was born in Marseille, France. He pursued a career in medicine, becoming a physician before entering politics.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Leonetti began his political career in the late 1990s. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 1997, representing the Alpes-Maritimes department. During his tenure, he was known for his work on bioethics and end-of-life care legislation.
In 2014, Leonetti was elected as the Mayor of Antibes, a position he continues to hold. As mayor, he has focused on urban development, public safety, and environmental sustainability.
Legislative Work[edit | edit source]
Leonetti is particularly noted for his contributions to bioethics and end-of-life care legislation. He authored the Leonetti Law in 2005, which addresses patients' rights and end-of-life care in France. The law aims to prevent unnecessary suffering by allowing patients to refuse treatment and by providing guidelines for palliative care.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Jean Leonetti is married and has children. He continues to practice medicine alongside his political duties.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Antibes
- National Assembly (France)
- The Republicans (France)
- Alpes-Maritimes
- Leonetti Law
- Bioethics
- End-of-life care
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