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Lionel Jospin, former prime minister of France and one of the leading figures of the French left, has died at the age of 88. The news was announced by his family.
Jospin held several important positions during his political career. He headed the Ministry of Education in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Then, as First Secretary of the Socialist Party, he took advantage of the early elections of 1997, announced after President Jacques Chirac's decision to dissolve the National Assembly.
Following this development, he took over the government and remained in power for five years. During his term, he led a broad left-wing coalition that included several political forces beyond the Socialists.
Several far-reaching reforms were passed during his administration. These include the introduction of a 35-hour workweek, the creation of a universal health coverage scheme, and the adoption of the Civil Solidarity Pact, which offers a form of legal cohabitation for couples, regardless of their orientation.
In 2002, Jospin ran again for president, but failed to advance to the second round, in a race with high participation by left-wing candidates.
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