Happy birthday! Bernard Thibault turns 67 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 67 on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

CGT general secretary Bernard Thibault is celebrating his 67th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Bernard Thibault has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 67th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thibault, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on January 2, 1959, Bernard Thibault's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Thibault'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 Bernard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bernard Thibault as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 67.

Happy Birthday, Bernard, you're the best!

Bernard Thibault career in pictures

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