Michel Debré

Michel Debré was a French lawyer and politician who played a key role in shaping modern France. He is best known for drafting the Constitution of the Fifth Republic in 1958, which created a stronger executive branch and stabilised French government after political instability. As a close advisor to President Charles de Gaulle, Debré held various governmental roles, including Prime Minister. His work emphasized establishing a balanced, effective political system, and he remains an influential figure in French constitutional history.