Joseph Brebsom
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Joseph Brebsom was a Luxembourg
ian politician.
A member of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party
(LSAP), Brebsom spent most of his career in the communal council
of Esch-sur-Alzette
. He rose to hold position as an échevin
(1965–1969, 1970–1978) and Mayor (1978–1990), replacing the Communist
Arthur Useldinger
. He also sat in the Chamber of Deputies
from 1974.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ian politician.
A member of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party
Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party
The Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party , abbreviated to LSAP or POSL, is a social democratic political party in Luxembourg.The LSAP is the second-largest party in the Chamber of Deputies, having won 13 of 60 seats at the 2009 election, and has one seat in the European Parliament...
(LSAP), Brebsom spent most of his career in the communal council
Esch-sur-Alzette communal council
Esch-sur-Alzette communal council is the local council for the commune of Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.It consists of nineteen members, elected every six years by proportional representation. The last elections were held on 9 October 2005, and resulted in a victory for the...
of Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people...
. He rose to hold position as an échevin
Échevin (Luxembourg)
An échevin is a member of the administration of a Luxembourgian commune. Together, they form the collège échevinal , which helps the mayor run the administration...
(1965–1969, 1970–1978) and Mayor (1978–1990), replacing the Communist
Communist Party of Luxembourg
The Communist Party of Luxembourg , abbreviated to KPL or PCL, is a communist political party in Luxembourg.Ali Ruckert is the current chairman of the party.- History :...
Arthur Useldinger
Arthur Useldinger
Arthur Useldinger was a Luxembourgian politician. He was a member of the Communist Party of Luxembourg. Useldinger served two stints as Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette: one following the end of the Second World War, and one in the 1970s, both in coalition with the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party...
. He also sat in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
from 1974.