François Mitterrand has recently appeared in the news due to President Biden's confusion between current and deceased European leaders in his speeches. This has raised concerns about Biden's mental acuity and age. François Mitterrand was a French statesman who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995, the longest time in office in the history of France. As First Secretary of the Socialist Party, he played a significant role in French politics. Mitterrand's presidency was marked by economic and social reforms, as well as his efforts to strengthen European integration.