Michael Barnier with Lionel Jospin (at left) on July 25, 2000 (service photographique du Premier Ministre)

Michel Barnier (born January 9, 1951) is a conservative French politician, since 31 March 2004 the Foreign Minister of France in the government of Jean-Pierre Raffarin. Previously he served as a member of the European Commission. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Lionel Jospin (born 12 July 1937) is a French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1997-2002. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. ... Jean-Pierre Raffarin Jean-Pierre Raffarin  listen (born August 3, 1948) is a French conservative politician. ... The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive of the European Union. ...

Dominique de Villepin photo: José Cruz/ABr Dominique Galouzeau de Villepin (born November 14, 1953; generally known as Dominique de Villepin;  pronunciation) is a French civil servant and politician. ... In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. ... Philippe Douste-Blazy (b. ...