France mourns the death of former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing

Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, who ruled the country from the year of 1974 to the year of 1981, has passed away.

At the time of his death, the respected leader was just 94-year-old. He was suffering from complications related to Covid-19.

He has died peacefully at his home in Central France, surrounded by his family.

Mr. d’Estaing, who was a centre-right politician, was known for his progressive policies. He was responsible for the upgradation in certain controversial laws, such as abortion laws and contraception laws and divorce laws.

His seven year in power was regarded as a golden period of the modern political history of France.

French President Emanuel Macron has expressed his sadness about the death of the former President of the country, who transformed the entire country.

The funeral ceremony is expected to take place soon. Only the close family members are expected to attended the ceremony due to the present Covid-19 restrictions.   

Many people have taken to social media platforms to express their sorrow. They have published the picture of the legendary politician in their pages to express their sadness.

France owes this man for several progressive laws which the country enjoys at this juncture. Even the country owes this politician for the progressive direction through which the country is currently walking.

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