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Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin Dies at 86

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 10:17 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 14:45 | 4 sources | 6 articles

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Lionel Jospin's death marks the passing of a significant figure in recent French political history. As Prime Minister, he oversaw a period of economic growth and implemented social reforms, including the reduction of the workweek to 35 hours. His political career also included serving as a Member of Parliament and a presidential candidate.

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France 24 23 mar. 2026, 10:17 (4 hours ago)

🔴 Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88

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Former French Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88 Foto: France 24
France 24 23 mar. 2026, 10:17 (4 hours ago)

Former French Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who led the government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88.

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Euronews 23 mar. 2026, 11:57 (3 hours ago)

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies at 88

Jospin, who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before losing to the far right in presidential polls, has died aged 88, his family said on Monday.

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Former French PM Lionel Jospin, figure of the 'plural' left, dies Foto: France 24
France 24 23 mar. 2026, 12:06 (2 hours ago)

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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Former French prime minister and architect of 35-hour week dies Foto: The Independent
The Independent 23 mar. 2026, 14:25 (36 min ago)

Former French prime minister and architect of 35-hour week dies

Mr Jospin became prime minister in 1997 and lead a broad left-wing government under French conservative President Jacques Chirac

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Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88 Foto: New York Times
New York Times 23 mar. 2026, 14:45 (16 min ago)

Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88

As a Socialist prime minister, Mr. Jospin introduced a national 35-hour workweek and helped oversee the replacement of the franc with the euro.

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