NewzÉdouard Balladur, who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1993 to 1995, has died at the age of 97. During his tenure, he led a "cohabitation" government while serving under Socialist President François Mitterrand. His political career was marked by a significant 1995 presidential bid, in which he competed against his former ally Jacques Chirac, ultimately losing the election.
His time in office remains a subject of historical scrutiny due to controversies surrounding his administration. These include France's involvement during the 1994 Rwandan genocide and his connection to the Karachi affair, a corruption scandal that emerged during his political career.
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