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French Economy Minister Macron Resigns, Finance Minister to Head Both Ministries

© AP Photo / Lionel BonaventureFrench economy minister, Emmanuel Macron (C) gestures as he prepares to return by boat to the Economy Ministry after tendering his resignation in Paris on August 30, 2016
French economy minister, Emmanuel Macron (C) gestures as he prepares to return by boat to the Economy Ministry after tendering his resignation in Paris on August 30, 2016 - Sputnik International
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According to reports, French Economy Minister resigned, Finance Minister Michel Sapin will head both ministries.

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PARIS (Sputnik) French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron resigned Tuesday, Finance Minister Michel Sapin will head both ministries, the Elysee Palace said.

According to the palace’s statement, Macron is resigning to "fully devote himself to his political movement."

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