Lionel Jospin, the former French Socialist Prime Minister who served from 1997 to 2002 and was known as the architect of the 35-hour work week, has died at the age of 88.

Lionel Jospin, the former French Socialist Prime Minister who led the government from 1997 to 2002, passed away yesterday at the age of 88.

Lionel Jospin, who served as France's Socialist Prime Minister from 1997 to 2002 and was known as the architect of the 35-hour work week, has died at the age of 88.