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Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies at 88

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, a socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and extended free healthcare, has died aged 88, his family said Monday.

Jospin — who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before losing to the far right in presidential polls — died on Sunday.

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