https://twitter.com/France24_en/status/1334432348243365888
https://twitter.com/europarlAV/status/1335267697605582848
Macron declares national day of mourning for Giscard d'Estaing on December 9 https://t.co/uWvUa2ehkH pic.twitter.com/NRXV42qyKv
— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) December 3, 2020
Remembering Giscard d'Estaing, fighting to ski despite Covid-19 & decoding 'The Crown' https://t.co/Nmpq0vTkdR pic.twitter.com/H31Iehl2kR
— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) December 4, 2020
France's former president Valery Giscard d'Estaing, credited with leading social and technological reform of the country and placing it at the heart of Europe, was laid to rest in a low-key funeral attended only by family and his close circle https://t.co/ETKgRwVZgK
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 5, 2020
#UPDATE France on Thursday mourned its former president Valery Giscard d'Estaing after he died from Covid-19 aged 94, with tributes hailing him as an ambitious social reformer and great European statesmanhttps://t.co/Gy61pbHftp pic.twitter.com/T1yqqxXRn3
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 3, 2020
Mixed memories of #ValeryGiscarddEstaing, France’s ‘Monsieur Afrique’ https://t.co/mWtLjLvzHQ via @RFI_En
— RFI English (@RFI_En) December 3, 2020
Tributes have poured in after the death of former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing from Covid-19 aged 94.https://t.co/mzXsTpaeoo
— News24 (@News24) December 4, 2020
Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the president of France from 1974 to 1981 who became a champion of European integration, died on Wednesday. https://t.co/jvGzR0JtDz
— euronews (@euronews) December 3, 2020
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, former president of France who recently died, and Macron share so much in common: From their shared ideals to their public images. https://t.co/CsoPR9WtIn
— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) December 3, 2020
Valery Giscard D’Estaing leaves behind an interesting financial legacy, Flutter doubles down on the U.S. sports-betting market, and long-suffering office stocks get some relief. Catch up with the latest insights here: https://t.co/jia0VaIiCu pic.twitter.com/ZkF8SatKPn
— ReutersBreakingviews (@Breakingviews) December 3, 2020
Giscard d’Estaing’s office said he passed away in his family home in central France after contracting COVID-19. https://t.co/ofeh5q2OtH
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 3, 2020
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, the former president of France who came to power vowing to transform his country, but was thwarted by an economic slowdown and demographic shifts, has died https://t.co/Iov4bLEG5d
— NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits) December 4, 2020
Valery Giscard d’Estaing, president who helped modernize France, dies at 94 https://t.co/ap1ro6ljP9
— Mercury News (@mercnews) December 3, 2020
The former president of France, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, a center-right politician who served from 1974to 1981, died on Wednesday from complications of COVID-19. He was 94.
https://t.co/NpMbcAZ0xI pic.twitter.com/FbEOSn1r2z— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) December 3, 2020
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing’s death leaves two living G7 leaders from the 1970s: Jimmy Carter and Joe Clark https://t.co/3DgoHpTjsj
— Mr Memory (@AmIRightSir) December 3, 2020
Good read by @TimKingBru in @POLITICOEurope on the life and immodest ambitions of Giscard d'Estaing – which I suspect has been years in the makinghttps://t.co/dC3aMfCngV
— Jarle Hetland (@JarleHetland) December 4, 2020
.@DanielJHannan remembers "Imperial and out-of-touch Giscard D’Estaing [who] embodied the pompous EU elite." He gave Europe its written constitution, rejected by the voters but repackaged by the bureaucrats as the Lisbon Treaty. https://t.co/XregFMaMOj
— Anna Wellisz (@Anna_unbound) December 6, 2020
The PSIA Community is deeply saddened by the passing of former French President, Valery Giscard d’Estaing. In 2016, he honored us with his presence at the inaugural edition of PSIA's Youth and Leaders Summit. pic.twitter.com/IYhSZHytRg
— PSIA Sciences Po (@PSIASciencesPo) December 3, 2020
In 2004, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing delivered the keynote lecture at the Nexus Conference on European values, in the Ridderzaal in the Hague.
We found some beautiful pictures in our archives and posted them here: https://t.co/AMcXG5NqCT pic.twitter.com/ehcAOX5ceK
— Nexus Instituut (@NexusInstituut) December 4, 2020
#ValeryGiscarddEstaing was an innovator and a true pro-European champion. His commitment and devotion to the creation of a more democratic Europe shall forever be remembered and taken as an example for the future reform of the European Union https://t.co/lPCE5WEk9f
— The Spinelli Group (@SpinelliGroup) December 3, 2020
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, France's former president, died yesterday. While his record was problematic in many ways, his commitment to nuclear power stands out. Nuclear power meant France's carbon emissions from energy were (& are) much lower than peers. pic.twitter.com/UWJX7slyB2
— Yonah Freemark (@yfreemark) December 3, 2020
We mourn the passing today of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. A true statesman and advocate for Europe says EIB President Werner Hoyer. #Giscard pic.twitter.com/WnjmRHq0DE
— European Investment Bank (@EIB) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/EC_AVService/status/1334468305298612228
With the passing of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing we have lost one of the architects of the European project and founding fathers of the euro. Although he is gone, his great page in the book of European history drives us to continue the story. pic.twitter.com/yKxz3M0Pta
— Christine Lagarde (@Lagarde) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/e_de_gonneville/status/1334430410827329537
Europe without Greece is like a child without a birth certificate. —VGE https://t.co/RzIIdeqA6u
— Neel Burton (@NeelBurton) December 6, 2020
https://twitter.com/MamerEric/status/1334787309603000321
Late Valery Giscard d'Estaing, former President of France was also a towering European statesman. A few years ago during a visit to the EU Parliament, had the opportunity of meeting him & of having an interesting conversation. @ambmanjeevpuri pic.twitter.com/NP0h7lPZQl
— Dr. Anirban Ganguly (@anirbanganguly) December 4, 2020
Greece Bids Farewell to Philhellene Former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing https://t.co/xjAG4q4AZY
— Greek Reporter (@GreekReporter) December 3, 2020
"#Europe without Greece is like a child without a birth certificate." – Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1926-2020) #VGE pic.twitter.com/KWLMNNtql8
— Civitas Intézet (@CivitasHungary) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/OKovarikMEP/status/1334507927214944260
Today we lost a great European, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. His ideas will continue to inspire us while we build together a better Future of Europe. My sincere condolences to the French people. @EmmanuelMacron @ThierryBreton pic.twitter.com/2rZoIvteDp
— Dubravka Suica (@dubravkasuica) December 3, 2020
Condolences to the family and loved ones of my friend Valéry Giscard d’Estaing! A politician with a vision for the development of the EU and strong advocate of civil liberties. We lost a great democrat who had the respect of all Bulgarian people. May his memory live forever! pic.twitter.com/NZkswgXNNC
— Boyko Borissov (@BoykoBorissov) December 3, 2020
On the passing of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, a photo of the Dublin European Council of 10 March 1975 where #VGE stands beside Liam Cosgrave after reaching a political agreement on contributions to the Community budget. pic.twitter.com/afl0CKYQ3E
— Clodagh Quain (@QuainClodagh) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/CharlieFlanagan/status/1335202942132101120
Margaret Thatcher and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in the garden of 10 Downing Street in 1979.
He was the first foreign leader she travelled abroad to meet when she became PM – but the meeting did not go well, as Charles Moore recounts: pic.twitter.com/PH898G2Qns— Conservative History (@ConHistGrp) December 3, 2020
Whenever I met Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, a line of Mallarmé’s would pop into my head. “So extraordinarily distinguished, whenever I say ‘bonjour’ to him I always feel as if I have said ‘merde’.” https://t.co/GHax0IwNdM
— Daniel Hannan (@DanielJHannan) December 6, 2020
Sad to see that Valery Giscard d'Estaing has passed away.
I have fond memories of cooperation when he chaired the Convention on the Future of Europe, and admired his work to liberalise France. #VGE pic.twitter.com/jcBWq9GArn
— Anders Fogh Rasmussen (@AndersFoghR) December 3, 2020
I worked closely with former French President and leader of the liberals in EU Parliament Valéry Giscard d'Estaing in the EU Convention on the Future of Europe. A great Statesman, a great European and a great intellectual. A seasoned character who I liked a lot. We will miss him. pic.twitter.com/WgCVeUlTNN
— Hans van Baalen (@hansvanbaalen) December 3, 2020
We mourn the passing of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Together with former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, Giscard d'Estaing received our Ewald von Kleist Award in 2014, honoring his significant efforts in promoting European integration and security. pic.twitter.com/7SREQr6WEu
— Munich Security Conference (@MunSecConf) December 3, 2020
Former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing died on 2 December at the age of 94. As President he worked closely with Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. "Our first concern was the #reconciliation of our two nations", Giscard d'Estaing once said about the #FrancoGerman partnership. pic.twitter.com/rjiPVhNlNG
— News from Germany | deutschland.de (@en_germany) December 3, 2020
„We mourn Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. He rendered invaluable service to and decisively shaped the Franco-German friendship – also through his own special friendship with Helmut Schmidt. We will miss him as a great Frenchman and a great European.” @HeikoMaas pic.twitter.com/PGFK7KF58f
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) December 3, 2020
Germany is currently holding the EU Council Presidency for the 13th time since 1958. In our picture from 1978, Helmut Schmidt is talking to Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, at a Presidency function in the town hall of Bremen. More pictures & stories: https://t.co/qSbOaHEcHu pic.twitter.com/M7MjNlNAfa
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) December 5, 2020
https://twitter.com/Ford_Library/status/1334513976944766980
We are sorry to learn of the passing of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. He's seen here at the "Guadeloupe Summit," 1/5/79. From left, Giscard, British Prime Minister James Callaghan, President Jimmy Carter, West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. Pic NAID 182936 pic.twitter.com/WeHVbbwbkC
— Jimmy Carter Presidential Library (@CarterLibrary) December 3, 2020
Former French President Giscard D’estaing Dies of COVID https://t.co/94E1QY6Hso
— The Voice of America (@VOANews) December 3, 2020
The U.S. mourns the passing of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. As a tireless advocate for strengthening bonds between our two countries, we honor his service and cherish his friendship. Que son âme repose en paix.
— NSC (@WHNSC) December 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/francediplo_EN/status/1334498732151365632
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing – 1926-2020 – A European, a reformer and a “modern” President.
The French President received H.M Queen Margrethe and H.R.H Prince Henrik on a State Visit in October 1978. pic.twitter.com/7YSScTyXGH
— Ambassade de France au Danemark (@francedk) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/FranceintheUK/status/1334456490531368960
We mourn the loss of former President of France, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1926-2020) who served in office from 1974 to 1981.
We invite those who would like to remember Mr. Giscard d'Estaing to share their tributes to our condolence book: https://t.co/hdIp1Oki4A
— French Embassy U.S. (@franceintheus) December 5, 2020
https://twitter.com/fpenguilly/status/1334735700848160769
Great emotion after the passing of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. We remember a convinced European and a fervent supporter of the transatlantic relationship.
Here are some photos at the French Consulate in New York where he gave a #Conference934 in 2015. pic.twitter.com/R08nN62BiK— Jérémie Robert (@JeremieRobertCG) December 3, 2020
Former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing is dead at 94. I took this in Helsinki in '75. I first photographed him in '73 for @TIME when he was Finance Minister along with his labrador. He told me the shot was ok, but didn't like the way his lab looked! @CCP_UArizona pic.twitter.com/63kkMqEkHt
— David Hume Kennerly (@kennerly) December 3, 2020
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https://twitter.com/FP_Champagne/status/1334535027254849539
"(…) Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d’Estaing was born in 1926 in Koblenz, during the French occupation of the Rhineland, where his father, Edmond, was an inspecteur des finances, a member of the civil service elite."
https://t.co/rF07QPteQo via @financialtimes
— Chris Alexander (@calxandr) December 5, 2020
Saddened to learn of the passing of former French President Giscard d'Estaing ytdy due to complications from COVID-19. His contributions to France & Europe will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. – LHL https://t.co/LR2QAFwpeo pic.twitter.com/NSiVKRPXlN
— leehsienloong (@leehsienloong) December 3, 2020
Acting High Commissioner Ms. Eman Hussain signed the book of condolences on the demise of former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing, at the French Embassy in Singapore today. @MoFAmv pic.twitter.com/rjZHBP0fjw
— Maldives High Commission, Singapore (@MDVinSG) December 7, 2020
Giscard d'Estaing, who championed European integration and helped modernise French society in the 1970s, died on Wednesday https://t.co/uNIbhfVvUl
— The Himalayan Times (@thehimalayan) December 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/1334754081148002304
I want to express my sincere condolences to the people of France on the passing of former President Valery Giscard d’Estaing. His legacy of modernizing reforms & reputation as a great European statesman will long be remembered.
— 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) December 4, 2020
HH the Amir sent a cable of condolences to HE President of the French Republic on the death of Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing. #QNA pic.twitter.com/i4UWjWWxCV
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) December 3, 2020
We extend our deepest condolences to the people of France and family of former French President, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, on his passing. He was instrumental in establishing the strong ties between UAE and France in partnership with the late Sheikh Zayed. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/JNZQKYDvpU
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 3, 2020
Sheikh Mohamed pays tribute to former French President Valery Giscard d'Estainghttps://t.co/tEw7kRP90N
— The National (@TheNationalNews) December 3, 2020
Former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing passed away yesterday. He was a great contributor to the European project. Our deepest condolences to his family and close ones. https://t.co/3Y6aHN1QUS
— France in S. Africa (@FrenchEmbassyZA) December 3, 2020
Former French President, Giscard d’Estaing Dies Of COVID-19 https://t.co/v7Bk36NWA6 pic.twitter.com/EATN5k9sL1
— The Trent (@TheTrentOnline) December 3, 2020
General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee Leonid Brezhnev and French President Giscard d'Estaing during a summit in Paris. France. 1977 year. https://t.co/Lhh2UyDl9P
— Eraxite (@Eraxite1) December 4, 2020
He admitted late that he would never have « pushed » the nuclear button, confirming that nuclear #deterrence is a myth @IDN_Nucleaire https://t.co/BnrSFVPXcp https://t.co/njwyyJW5NZ
— Marc Finaud (@FinaudMarc) December 5, 2020
Former French president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing – who was once linked to the late Diana, Princess of Wales – has died aged 94 https://t.co/d0kOcLiCkj pic.twitter.com/ft6ELDJWDm
— Tatler (@Tatlermagazine) December 6, 2020
"Like many French presidents Giscard was notoriously unfaithful…he crashed a Ferrari borrowed from the film director Roger Vadim into a milk float…with a celebrated actress in the passenger seat…" [later denied]@greenmiranda you had a lucky escapehttps://t.co/JN6YQmzlQX
— stefanstern (@stefanstern) December 4, 2020
"Aptly for a strong believer in Franco-German axis, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was born in 1926 in Koblenz, during the French occupation of the Rhineland, where his father, Edmond, was an inspecteur des finances, a member of the civil service elite"https://t.co/EBrs89HinW pic.twitter.com/qhw6pIUU7m
— Adam Tooze (@adam_tooze) December 6, 2020