Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies aged 88

Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies aged 88

Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals

Former prime minister Lionel Jospin, who gave France the 35-hour working week and then withdrew from politics, has died aged 88. His death was confirmed by the current prime minister, Sébastien Leco… [+3309 chars]