Édouard Balladur, a former Prime Minister of France, has died at the age of 97. Serving as Prime Minister under President François Mitterrand from 1993 to 1995, Balladur was a prominent figure in French conservative politics. He was known for his fiscally conservative policies and his focus on law and order. Before becoming Prime Minister, Balladur held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Economy and Finance. His time in office saw significant reforms, including changes to the social security system. Balladur also ran for president in 1995 but was defeated by Jacques Chirac. His death marks the end of an era in French political history.