Former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur has passed away at the age of 97. He served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 1995 and left a mark on the French right. Cyrille Melchior, president of the departmental council of La Réunion, paid tribute to his memory, highlighting his commitment to the public interest and economic reforms. Melchior also recalled Balladur's lasting impact on several generations of political leaders.