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Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97

Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97
NYT World Monday 31 August 2026, 19:57 UTC By Alan Cowell 1 min read
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Édouard Balladur in 1995, when he ran a failed campaign for the French presidency; he had served as prime minister between 1993 and 1995.

Édouard Balladur in 1995, when he ran a failed campaign for the French presidency; he had served as prime minister between 1993 and 1995.
Édouard Balladur (PERSON) French (ORG)
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