Macron asks French government to resign for ‘fresh start’
Emmanuel Macron says France needs a ‘new path’ based around economic, social and environmental reconstruction
03 July 2020 - 11:16
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron asked his prime minister, Édouard Philippe, and his government to resign on Friday as he seeks a fresh start after a disastrous municipal election last month.
Macron will name a new prime minister on Friday, his office said in a statement. While it isn’t yet known who the president will tap, it’s likely that Philippe, who recently won a mayoral race, will not be chosen...
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