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Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, often referred to as Giscard or VGE, was a prominent French politician. He served as the President of France from 1974 to 1981. His presidency was marked by significant social and economic reforms.
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1962B$0.5M
Minister of Finance
Gains valuable economic experience.
1974A▲$1M+$0.5M
Elected President of France
Reaches the pinnacle of French politics.
1975A$2M+$1M
Legalizes Abortion
Social reform marks his presidency.
1979A$3M+$1M
Helps Establish EMS
Key role in furthering European integration.
1981B▼$5M+$2M
Loses Re-election
End of his presidential tenure.
1989C▼$7M+$2M
European Parliament Member
Remains active in European politics.
2001C$8M+$1M
Drafting European Constitution
Last major achievement.
2020D▼$10M+$2M
Death at 94
Giscard has faded significantly from cultural consciousness.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026