A major figure on the socialist left, Jospin held leading roles in French politics: prime minister, education minister, and head of the Socialist Party. He ran unsuccessfully for president in 1995 and 2002. He died on Monday, March 23, at the age of 88.

El político francés fue jefe de gobierno durante el periodo de cohabitación con el presidente conservador Jacques Chirac

Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before losing to the far right in…