Happy birthday! Édouard Balladur turns 97 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 97 on Saturday, May. 2, 2026.

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Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Édouard Balladur has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Balladur, a cultural icon

Born in Smyrne on May 2, 1929, Édouard Balladur's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Balladur'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 Édouard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Édouard Balladur as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Édouard, you're the best!

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