Jean-Jacques Panunzi (born 5 April 1956 in

Ajaccio Ajaccio (, , ; French: ; it, Aiaccio or ; co, Aiacciu , locally: ; la, Adiacium) is a French commune, prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud, and head office of the ''Collectivité territoriale de Corse'' (capital city of Corsica). ...

, Corse-du-Sud) is a member of the French Senate. He represents the Corse-du-Sud department, and is a member of the

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Biography

After attending high school in Sartène and enlisting in the

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, in the commandos parachutistes in Toulouse, Jean-Jacques Panunzi chose in 1978 to return to live in Corsica and work in rural areas. Thus he participated in the development of the family carpentry business in Sorbollano, in Corse-du-Sud. His return also marks his first steps in politics.

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