France Bids Farewell to Former PM Lionel Jospin in National Tribute

France held a national tribute led by President Emmanuel Macron to bid farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, hailing the influential left-wing statesman credited with modernizing the nation and introducing the 35-hour work week.

26 Mar, 12:04 — 26 Mar, 17:14

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Lionel Jospin served as Prime Minister of France from 1997 to 2002, a period marked by significant social and economic reforms. His passing and the national tribute reflect his lasting impact on French politics and society, particularly within the socialist movement.

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France held a national tribute ceremony for former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin
President Emmanuel Macron delivered a eulogy at the ceremony
Lionel Jospin was a former Socialist Prime Minister of France
Jospin passed away on March 22nd

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President Macron hailed Jospin as a 'humble' politician who 'modernized the nation's economic, social and democratic life.'

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Jospin was at the head of the 'gauche plurielle' (plural left).

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Jospin died on Sunday, March 22nd.

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The wave of nostalgia for Jospin's era of socialism in France

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le-mondeHigh160d ago

France bids farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin in national ceremony

In his eulogy, French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the former prime minister as a 'humble' politician who 'modernized the nation's economic, social and democratic life.'

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France 24High160d ago

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who 'modernised' nation

France on Thursday bid farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, with President Emmanuel Macron leading a national tribute to the influential left?wing statesman credited with major welfare reforms. Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88.

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kuwait-timesMixed160d ago

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who ‘modernized’ nation - Kuwait Times

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who ‘modernized’ nation Kuwait Times

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First report: iefimerida · 26 Mar, 10:43|Full coverage: 5 · 7h|Window: 7h

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iefimerida26 Mar, 10:43First to report

Οι Γάλλοι νοσταλγούν τον σοσιαλισμό επί Λιονέλ Ζοσπέν -«Είχε αρχές αυτή η Αριστερά»

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dh-les-sports26 Mar, 11:44

"Un repère dans notre histoire et notre esprit": l'hommage national à Lionel Jospin aux Invalides (PHOTOS)

le-monde26 Mar, 12:04

France bids farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin in national ceremony

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France 2426 Mar, 14:17

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who 'modernised' nation

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kuwait-times26 Mar, 17:14Latest update

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who ‘modernized’ nation - Kuwait Times

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Announcement of DeathMarch 22nd

Lionel Jospin passed away on March 22nd.

National Tribute CeremonyMarch 26th

France held a national ceremony at Les Invalides to honor Jospin, with President Macron delivering a eulogy.

France Bids Farewell to Former PM Lionel Jospin in National Tribute

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France bids farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin in national ceremony

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who 'modernised' nation

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who ‘modernized’ nation - Kuwait Times

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Οι Γάλλοι νοσταλγούν τον σοσιαλισμό επί Λιονέλ Ζοσπέν -«Είχε αρχές αυτή η Αριστερά»

"Un repère dans notre histoire et notre esprit": l'hommage national à Lionel Jospin aux Invalides (PHOTOS)

France bids farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin in national ceremony

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who 'modernised' nation

France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who ‘modernized’ nation - Kuwait Times

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