Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin's death has been widely received with reactions from across the country's political spectrum. The French president described him as a towering figure in French politics, including first secretary of the Socialist Party under François Mitterrand, minister for education, prime minister, and member of the Constitutional Council. France's prime minister praised his steadfastness, high standards and a strong sense of responsibility, as a model of dedication. The leader of the far-right National Rally party praised him for his dedication, rigour, and his sense of public duty. He also introduced reforms that left a lasting mark on French society, including universal healthcare, gender parity, youth employment schemes, and civil partnerships.