Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88

As a Socialist prime minister, Mr. Jospin introduced a national 35-hour workweek and helped oversee the replacement of the franc with the euro.

By David A. Andelman · The New York Times – World

As a Socialist prime minister, Mr. Jospin introduced a national 35-hour workweek and helped oversee the replacement of the franc with the euro.