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Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur diesPhoto by Wolfgang Weiser on Pexels
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Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur dies

Diário de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 22:04

The former French prime minister Édouard Balladur died. This news was widely reported, highlighting the prominent role he played in French politics.

President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to him, describing him as "an exacting, thoughtful and dedicated servant" of France. This tribute highlights the respect that Balladur commanded within the French political establishment.

Balladur held the position of prime minister during a significant period of French political history, having been a relevant figure in Gaulish politics. His death marks the end of an era in French politics.

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