Raymond Barre
Raymond Barre was a French economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1976 to 1981. Known for his commitment to economic rigor and fiscal responsibility, Barre implemented policies aimed at reducing the national deficit during a challenging economic period in France. His tenure was marked by efforts to control inflation and public spending, which earned him a reputation for austerity measures. After his time as Prime Minister, he continued to influence French politics and economics, serving as a member of the European Parliament and later as the mayor of Lyon. His legacy includes a focus on the importance of sound economic management within the context of public service and governance.
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Raymond Barre was the Prime Minister who held the dual role of Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance from 1976 to 1978.
Budget 2026 : Sébastien Lecornu appelle les groupes parlementaires à trouver des « compromis »
France· 2025-10-26
Raymond Barre made a controversial statement regarding an attack in 1980 that aimed to strike at Israelis.
Les brèves critiques du « Monde des livres » : Lucie-Anne Belgy, Arthur Kenigsberg, Alain Mabanckou, Sawako Natori…France· 2025-10-19
Raymond Barre wanted to create an institute specialized in international economics.
« Sur chacun des chantiers qui ont occupé ma vie, nous régressons » : les extraits du discours de Jean Pisani-Ferry pour sa Légion d’honneurFrance· 2025-09-19
Raymond Barre was the prime minister during the time of industrial decline in France.
« Qui a tué l’industrie française ? », sur France 5 : retour sur cinquante ans de déclinFrance· 2025-05-25
Raymond Barre was a French politician who served as Prime Minister from 1976 to 1981.
« “Faire des économies” est devenu le mantra des gouvernements, de Raymond Barre à François Bayrou »France· 2025-03-01
