Valéry Giscard d’Estaing

Valéry Giscard d’Estaing

politician France

Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was a French politician who served as President of France from 1974 to 1981. Born on February 2, 1926, he was known for his modernizing reforms, including changes to the education system and the introduction of the 1975 law allowing divorce by mutual consent. His presidency was marked by attempts to promote European integration and economic liberalism. He was also notable for his participation in the first televised debate between presidential candidates in France, where he famously challenged his opponent's claims on emotional grounds.

Born on Feb 02, 1926 (100 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
149,885
Power
5,290$
Sentiment
6.77
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 7.00 0.18% +0% 65,273,511 117,822 $2,700,000 4,874$
Romania 1 6.00 0.17% +0% 19,237,691 32,063 $250,000 417$
Totals 2 84,511,202 149,885 $2,950,000 5,291$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, the French finance minister under Charles de Gaulle in the 1960s, referred to the phenomenon of dollar dominance as an 'exorbitant privilege'. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Euro soll international mehr Bedeutung bekommen

France France: Valéry Giscard d’Estaing's era saw a technical hiccup in 1979 regarding the vote on a finance bill. 5

Le Monde: Budget 2026 : Matignon prêt à dégainer l’arme de la loi spéciale