Édouard Balladur, who served as Prime Minister of France from 1993 to 1995, has died at the age of 97 on August 31, 2026. Balladur’s political journey began in 1964 as an associate to then-Prime Minister Georges Pompidou. He gradually withdrew from political life in the late 2000s, leaving behind a notable legacy as a head of government. Throughout his career, he was a prominent figure in French politics, remembered for his time leading the nation. His death marks the end of an era for France's political landscape. He will be remembered as a significant leader during a pivotal time.