Thursday, September 06, 2018

#FRANCE: Pres. Macron Faces Two High-Profile Resignations In A Week

[world politics news]


Pres. Emmanuel Macron was forced to make two quick changes to his cabinet after a second popular minister resigned in a week, the latest setback as Macron record-low ratings. Macron was already seeking a replacement for environment minister Nicolas Hulot, whose shock resignation last week caught France's political establishment off guard. Then, Sports Minister Laura Flessel, a popular fencing champion overseeing preparations for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, also stepped down. Flessel cited "personal reasons" for her decision.

Pictured: Flessel, left, with Pres. Macron

[FULL STORY HERE]

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