France is mourning the loss of Lionel Jospin, the former prime minister credited with introducing the nation's 35-hour working week, who has died at the age of 88. Mr Jospin, who famously stepped away from politics after his tenure, passed away on Sunday, his family confirmed to Agence France-Presse.
Sebastien Lecornu, the current prime minister, paid tribute on X, stating that Mr Jospin "served France with constancy, rigour and a sense of responsibility". Mr Lecornu added that "his actions, guided by a certain vision of social progress and republican values, leave a lasting mark and a model of commitment".
