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Thursday 6 July 2017

Simone Veil was universal in her struggles and her choices: André Azoulay

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Simone Veil was universal in her struggles and her choices: André Azoulay

Simone Veil, a towering figure in French and European politics who died last Friday at the age of 89, "was universal in her struggles and in her choices", HM the King’s advisor André Azoulay said Wednesday in Paris.

She had a very special relationship with Morocco, he pointed out on the sidelines of a national tribute ceremony held in Paris and attended by HRH Princess Lalla Meryem, adding that Simone Veil and her husband Antoine had started their married life and their professional life in the Kingdom.

"Simone Veil has been associated with many of our approaches and has been attentive, very available and very warm with regard to our country," he added.

Simone Veil, a women's rights icon, was a two-time Cabinet minister.

She served as Minister of Health under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, President of the European Parliament and member of the Constitutional Council of France.
MAP 05 July 2017