reformist

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Embassy in Tehran in 1979 and later became a reformist politician pushing for environmental protections and women’s rights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In 1988, he became education minister in the government of reformist prime minister Michel Rocard, setting up seven new universities within four years.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Prominent reformist politicians were put under house arrest where they remain to this day.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

While we were not yet ready to announce such a suspension, we wanted to provide Mr. de Klerk with enough encouragement to pursue his reformist strategies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela