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Which two French prime ministers of the Fifth Republic also served as president?

There have been 26 prime ministers since 1960 and the position is traditionally relatively stable despite the country鈥檚 recent political upheaval

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Four prime ministers have served under President Macron in 2024: Elisabeth Borne, Gabriel Attal, Michel Barnier and Fran莽ois Bayrou
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The position of French prime minister at the head of government is traditionally relatively stable despite the country鈥檚 recent political upheaval.

Since the founding of the French Fifth Republic in 1960, 26 people have served in the role, with most lasting for several years. Two of them would later become president.

However, President Macron鈥檚 time in office has already seen six prime ministers.

The latest is Fran莽ois Bayrou, who moved into the H么tel de Matignon - the traditional residence of French prime ministers - on Friday, December 13, becoming the fourth head of government in a year.

Read more: Centrist Fran莽ois Bayrou announced as new French prime minister

Which two French prime ministers of the Fifth Republic also served as president?

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Georges Pompidou (president 1969 to 1974) and Jacques Chirac (president 1995 to 2007)
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