https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/douard-balladur-embattled-french-prime-minister-dies-at-97Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/douard-balladur-embattled-french-prime-minister-dies-at-97https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/douard-balladur-embattled-french-prime-minister-dies-at-97#u55176Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:20:30 +0000Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur has died at the age of 97. He served as prime minister under President François Mitterrand from March 1993. Balladur was a centre-Right French politician who was once a favourite to win the presidency but was defeated by ally Jacques Chirac. He was known for his technocratic approach and had a long-standing feud with Chirac.Why it mattersÉdouard Balladur's death marks the end of an era in French politics. His tenure as prime minister was notable for his economic policies and his rivalry with Jacques Chirac, which ultimately led to his defeat i