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Pierre Maurois, a prominent French socialist politician, passed away in France. He was known for his role as the first socialist prime minister under François Mitterrand, where he implemented significant reforms like lowering the retirement age and abolishing the death penalty. Maurois also served as the mayor of Lille for nearly 30 years, transforming the city. His political career was marked by his advocacy for European cooperation and the introduction of the euro. Maurois retired from politics in 2011 and died from lung cancer.

What significant role did Pierre Maurois hold in 1981?

• Leader of the Opposition

• Mayor of Paris

• First socialist prime minister of the Fifth Republic

• President of France

Which city did Pierre Maurois transform during his tenure as mayor?

• Paris

• Marseille

• Lille

• Lyon

At what age did Pierre Maurois join the Socialist Youth?

• 18

• 20

• 16

• 14

Which major reform did Maurois implement as prime minister?

• Introduction of the euro

• Retirement at 60 and abolition of the death penalty

• Privatization of public schools

• Increase in military spending

What was Pierre Maurois's stance on European cooperation?

• He was indifferent

• He supported isolationism

• He opposed it

• He advocated for greater cooperation