Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber

French journalist and politician

Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber - Leaders & Politicians born February 13th, 1924
Born
Died

2006
20 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Servan-Schreiber worked as a journalist and politician in France. He founded the newspaper L'Express in 1953, which became influential in French journalism. He served as a member of the National Assembly from 1967 to 1973. As a politician, he advocated for European integration and modernization of France's economy. His writings significantly influenced public opinion and political discourse in post-war France, particularly during periods of societal change.

Founded the newspaper L'Express

Served in the National Assembly

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