Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 2002 to 2005 under President Jacques Chirac. A member of the center-right UMP party, Raffarin is known for his role in various reforms and his focus on economic policy during his tenure. He has been involved in French politics for decades, holding various positions, including Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of the debate over laïcité in France, as the current government’s decision to lower flags in honor of Pope Francis reignited discussions surrounding the separation of church and state.
Born on Aug 08, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,018 | $190,000 | 146$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 8,018 | $190,000 | 146$ |
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Greece:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin was the Prime Minister who established the 'Day of Solidarity' after the deadly heatwave of 2003.
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Uruguay:
Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to convert Pentecost Monday into Solidarity Day.
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Panama:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to convert Pentecost Monday into a Day of Solidarity.
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United Kingdom:
Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin decided to turn Whit Monday into a Day of Solidarity.
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Spain:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin interrupted his vacation to manage the disaster caused by the heatwave in France.
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France:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government was criticized for its poor management during the heatwave of 2003.
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Spain:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government resigned after the 'no' vote in the last referendum held 20 years ago.
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France:
Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government in 2005 had also requested flags to be flown at half-mast.
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