Edouard Balladur

Recognised for his strong economic stance, the “franc fort” and his positive approach to European Monetary Union, Edouard Balladur was Prime Minister of France until 1995.
He joined the league of the top French politicians in 1963, when he became Adviser to the office of the Prime Minister Georges Pompidou. His political career led to the positions of Minister of State and Minister of the Economy, Finance and Privatisation from 1986-1988. In May 1993 he became the Prime Minister of France.
During the last 10 years Edouard Balladur has received numerous awards and distinctions, including: Prix Jacques Rueff d’économie, Prix Andese, Médaille d’or du mécénat de l’Académie francaise and the Prix Louise Michel, Prix Euromoney for Minister of Finance of the year (1987).
A passionate writer and a true visionary he has written several books. “Deux ans à Matignon” and “L’action pour la réforme” were published in 1995.