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Two ministers quit French government as reshuffle looms
Published Tue, Jun 20, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Paris
TWO of Emmanuel Macron's ministers, both early backers of his bid for the presidency, resigned from the French cabinet, underlining the challenge of maintaining a government without a hint of scandal and increasing pressure on Justice Minister Francois Bayrou.
Richard Ferrand, who helped Mr Macron set up his political party, said Monday he would give up his role as regional development minister.
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