French ex-PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88

Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before losing to the far right in presidential polls.

Former French PM Lionel Jospin, figure of the 'plural' left, dies

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin passed away at the age of 88. Jospin was head ⁠of government under ​the centre-right President ‌Jacques Chirac from ‌1997 to ​2002 during cohabitation and embodied what he called the 'plural left'. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle takes a look at early reactions to his death.

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Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister defeated by the far right, dies at 88 - The Straits Times

Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister defeated by the far right, dies at 88  The Straits Times

Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister defeated by the far right, dies at 88

At 8 p.m. on April 21, 2002, voters learned the shock first-round results of France’s presidential election. For the first time in the Republic’s history, a far-right candidate – Jean-Marie Le Pen – would advance to the runoff. Minutes later, Lionel Jospin addressed his supporters. The leading candidate of the left, who many had believed […]

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Former French Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin died at age 88, broadcaster BFM reported. Lionel Jospin served as the prime minister of France from 1997 to 2002, leading a coalition government under the centre-right presidency of Jacques Chirac. His tenure was defined by the unique political arrangement known as “cohabitation,” where the president and prime […]

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