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Jacques Chirac

Jacques Chirac is a conservative French politician who served as the country's president and twice as the prime minister.

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French President Macron presides over a military tribute to Jacques Chirac in Paris

World leaders gather for Chirac's funeral

World leaders gather for Chirac's funeral

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Russia's Vladimir Putin were among foreign leaders paying their respects.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2019
FILE PHOTO: File photo of French President Chirac attending ceremony at Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, May 10, 2006. (REUTERS)

Jacques Chirac – the human bulldozer

Jacques Chirac – the human bulldozer

The French politician leaves behind a political legacy that spans more than four decades.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 2019
Jacques Chirac

Ex-French President Jacques Chirac dead

Ex-French President Jacques Chirac dead

The former French president, Jacques Chirac, has died at the age of 86.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Trogneux

Petition against French first lady gains momentum

Petition against French first lady gains momentum

Over 200,000 people have signed a petition against French President Macron's wife being given a position as first lady.
PoliticsAugust 7, 2017
Emmanuel Macron in Marseille

Poll: France not so sweet on Emmanuel Macron

Poll: France not so sweet on Emmanuel Macron

The French president's popularity rating has dropped 10 points in a month according to a new opinion poll.
PoliticsJuly 24, 2017
Marine Le Pen

Trump election casts long shadow over France

Trump election casts long shadow over France

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen's chances of winning the presidency in 2017 have apparently been boosted by Trump's win.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2016