Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac was a prominent French politician who served as the President of France from 1995 to 2007. A member of the Gaullist party, he held various political positions throughout his career, including Prime Minister. Known for his charismatic personality and strong leadership, Chirac was influential in both national and international politics, advocating for a more independent European foreign policy. He was also notable for his efforts in promoting environmental issues and addressing social disparities within France. His tenure was marked by significant events such as the opposition to the Iraq War and his push for the European Constitution.
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Jacques Chirac, the former mayor and later president of France, attempted to prevent Christo and Jeanne-Claude's installation.
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Switzerland· 2026-05-28
Jacques Chirac vocally opposed the US-led 2003 war in Iraq.
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United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Jacques Chirac is mentioned as a leader who opposed the Iraq war alongside other European countries.
El 68% de los españoles rechaza la guerra de Trump y Netanyahu | España
Spain· 2026-03-06
Jacques Chirac was the last president elected at over 60 years old.
« L’union des droites existe déjà chez les électeurs »
France· 2026-03-05
Jacques Chirac was the prime minister of France when Hélène Dorlhac de Borne served as secretary of state for penitentiary conditions.
Hélène Dorlhac de Borne, secrétaire d’Etat sous Giscard et Mitterrand, est morte à 90 ansFrance· 2026-03-04
Jacques Chirac is referenced as a former French President who opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Sančez jedini lider koji se suprotstavio Trampu zbog Irana, lider SAD preti Španiji odmazdom
Serbia· 2026-03-04
Jacques Chirac was involved in the establishment of the Indigenous arts museum on the Quai Branly.
An ugly year for the Louvre: where does the world’s biggest museum go from here? | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-01
Jacques Chirac is attributed with the saying that 'promises only engage those who receive them'.
Rachida Dati perturbe l’« ajustement gouvernemental » voulu par Sébastien Lecornu avec son remaniementFrance· 2026-02-23
Jacques Chirac told Eastern European citizens that they missed a good opportunity to remain silent by supporting the American war in Iraq.
Jutarnji list - Francuzi svima idu na živce. Ali su u pravu
Croatia· 2026-02-23
He mobilized a thousand apartments to house homeless people during his presidency.
Le débat sur la réquisition de logements vacants relancé par une proposition de loiFrance· 2026-02-12
French President Jacques Chirac announces the definitive end of French nuclear tests.
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Peru· 2026-01-29
Jacques Chirac was the Prime Minister who sent gendarmes to assault the occupied winery.
Il padre decorato in guerra, gli attentati, il calcio e le amnistie. Vita e morte del «bell’Alain», il leader nazionalista corso ucciso al funerale della madre
Italy· 2026-01-13
Jacques Chirac was speculated to be a potential witness at Milošević's trial.
Akcija spasavanja redova Tačija: Evo kako Amerikanci pokušavaju da ga spasu robijeSerbia· 2025-12-23
Jacques Chirac suspended the military service in 1996, which became effective in 1997.
Camille Boutron, sociologue : « Notre imaginaire militaire peine encore à concevoir qu’une femme puisse incarner l’autorité suprême »France· 2025-12-22
Jacques Chirac had previously established a sanitary cordon between the right and the extreme right.
Union des droites et de l’extrême droite : le cercle des chiraquiens en voie de disparitionFrance· 2025-12-19
Jacques Chirac is mentioned as having stayed in the same room as Alexander Stubb during a visit to Helsinki.
Alexander Stubb, l’influent président finlandais qui sait « ce qu’il faut dire et ne pas dire » à Donald TrumpFrance· 2025-12-14
Jacques Chirac was a young collaborator of Georges Pompidou who presented him with a folder of decrees.
Collectivités locales : le gouvernement dévoile son « méga décret » de simplificationFrance· 2025-12-09
Jacques Chirac had established a political barrier between the right and the far-right during his presidency.
Nicolas Sarkozy, de la rupture au reniementFrance· 2025-12-09
Jacques Chirac is referenced as a former leader whose movement has evolved into the current LR party.
Xavier Bertrand redit son attachement au front républicain face au RN, désormais écarté par Nicolas SarkozyFrance· 2025-12-07
Chirac became a symbol of unity by embracing Zidane after the World Cup victory.
No es fútbol, es política, escribe Amador Narcia
Mexico· 2025-12-06
Jacques Chirac was the mayor of Paris who struggled to obtain permission to wrap the bridge in 1985.
Bridge to the past: JR to wrap Pont Neuf again, 40 years after artistic forebears | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-30
President Jacques Chirac addressed the nation to reassure children from difficult neighborhoods.
« 2005 état d’urgence », sur France 5 : vingt ans après, Zyed et Bouna sont-ils morts pour rien à Clichy-sous-Bois ?France· 2025-11-29
Jacques Chirac opposed the mandatory military service in 1996.
A gauche, derrière le service militaire, des fractures toujours vives sur la guerreFrance· 2025-11-28
Jacques Chirac's decision to suspend conscription is referenced in the context of the new military service announcement.
L’adaptation du service national, un message et des questionsFrance· 2025-11-28
Jacques Chirac abolished conscription in France in 1997.
Emmanuel Macron führt freiwilligen Wehrdienst in Frankreich ein
Luxembourg· 2025-11-28Emmanuel Macron referred to Jacques Chirac's abolition of mandatory military service in 1996 as correct.
აფრანგეთში ახალგაზრდების ახალი ნებაყოფლობითი სამხედრო სამსახური 2026 წლის მეორე ნახევრისთვის ამოქმედდება
Georgia· 2025-11-28
Jacques Chirac abolished conscription in France in 1997.
France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Former President Jacques Chirac abolished conscription in France as part of military reforms in 1997.
V Franciji uvajajo prostovoljno služenje vojaškega roka
Slovenia· 2025-11-27Jacques Chirac abolished the military service in France in 1996.
Macron recupera el servicio militar ante la amenaza rusa: “Hay que prepararse para el peligro” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-27
Then-President Jacques Chirac decided to end military service in 1996.
France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next yearUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
