Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 2002 to 2005 under President Jacques Chirac. A member of the center-right UMP party, Raffarin is known for his role in various reforms and his focus on economic policy during his tenure. He has been involved in French politics for decades, holding various positions, including Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of the debate over laïcité in France, as the current government’s decision to lower flags in honor of Pope Francis reignited discussions surrounding the separation of church and state.
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Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to convert Pentecost Monday into Solidarity Day.
¿Puede la polémica propuesta de eliminar dos feriados ayudar a Francia a reducir su enorme deuda pública?
Uruguay· 2025-07-18
Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to convert Pentecost Monday into a Day of Solidarity.
¿Puede la polémica propuesta de eliminar dos feriados ayudar a Francia a reducir su enorme deuda pública?
Panama· 2025-07-17
Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to turn Whit Monday into a Day of Solidarity.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16Jean-Pierre Raffarin interrupted his vacation to manage the disaster caused by the heatwave in France.
La información, primera trinchera contra el calor | Opinión
Spain· 2025-06-30Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government was criticized for its poor management during the heatwave of 2003.
Lundi de Pentecôte travaillé ou férié : comment fonctionne la journée de solidarité ?
France· 2025-06-09
Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government resigned after the 'no' vote in the last referendum held 20 years ago.
Macron explora la idea de un gran referéndum para afrontar la última parte de su mandato | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-13
Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government in 2005 had also requested flags to be flown at half-mast.
La mise en berne des drapeaux en France pour le pape François relance les débats sur la laïcitéFrance· 2025-04-26
