Which two french prime ministers of the fifth republic also served as president?
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THERE HAVE BEEN 26 PRIME MINISTERS SINCE 1960 AND THE POSITION IS TRADITIONALLY RELATIVELY STABLE DESPITE THE COUNTRY’S RECENT POLITICAL UPHEAVAL The position of French prime minister at the
head of government is traditionally relatively stable despite the country’s 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’s time in office has already seen six prime ministers. The latest is François
Bayrou, who moved into the Hôtel 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 François Bayrou announced as new French prime minister WHICH TWO FRENCH PRIME MINISTERS OF THE FIFTH REPUBLIC ALSO SERVED AS PRESIDENT? CLICK TO SHOW ANSWER Georges Pompidou
(president 1969 to 1974) and Jacques Chirac (president 1995 to 2007)