Happy birthday! Alain Juppé turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on August 15, 2026

The iconic and legendary politician turns 81 on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

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Former French Prime Minister Alain Juppé is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Alain Juppé has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Juppé, a cultural icon

Born in Mont-de-Marsan on August 15, 1945, Alain Juppé's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Juppé's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alain Juppé as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Alain, you're the best!