Lionel Jospin, former Prime Minister of France, dies at 88

Lionel Jospin, a key figure in French socialism and former prime minister, has died at 88. His political career spanned over four decades, during which he led the Socialist Party, served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002, and played a significant role in France’s transition to the euro. Known for his strategic alliances, including with the French Communist Party, Jospin was instrumental in implementing the 35-hour workweek and advancing social reforms under President Jacques Chirac.

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