Bill English vs Georges Pompidou

English served as Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2016 in the Fifth National Government. He oversaw the government's response to the Global Financial Crisis, including stimulus spending and a return to budget surpluses by 2015.

Bill English succeeded John Key as Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016, after Key's surprise resignation. English took over a National Party government that had been in power since 2008.

English led National to win the most seats (56) in the 2017 general election, but failed to secure enough support from minor parties to form a government. Labour formed a coalition with New Zealand First and the Greens, ending National's nine-year rule.

After losing the 2017 election and being unable to form a government, English resigned as leader of the National Party in February 2018. He was succeeded by Simon Bridges.

Pompidou was appointed Prime Minister of France by President Charles de Gaulle, serving from 1962 to 1968. He oversaw economic modernization and social reforms during the postwar boom.

Pompidou faced the May 1968 student protests and general strikes, which paralyzed France. He negotiated with unions and students, eventually securing a settlement that ended the crisis, but de Gaulle dissolved the government.

Pompidou won the French presidential election after de Gaulle's resignation, defeating Alain Poher. He continued de Gaulle's policies of national independence and European integration.

Pompidou initiated the construction of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, a modern art museum and cultural center. The building, designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, became an iconic landmark.

Pompidou died in office from cancer at age 62. His death triggered a presidential election won by Val