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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a national homage ceremony to late French prime minister Lionel Jospin in Paris, 26 March, 2026

Video. France bids farewell to reformist former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin

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Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour workweek and extended free healthcare when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday, aged 88.

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