Macron reacts to the death of Édouard Balladur, former Prime Minister of cohabitation

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: France
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Macron reacts to the death of Édouard Balladur, former Prime Minister of cohabitation

Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Édouard Balladur, who passed away in Paris at the age of 97. In his tribute, he highlighted Balladur's political career, his closeness to Georges Pompidou, and his role as the last Prime Minister under François Mitterrand. Sébastien Lecornu also honored Balladur, calling him a major figure in French public life. Balladur retired from active political life in 2006 after over fifty years of service.

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