France reshuffles cabinet

World January 11, 23:41

In one of the key changes, Alexis Kohler, the chief of staff of the French presidential office, announced that Stephane Sejourne will succeed Catherine Colonna as foreign minister

PARIS, January 11. /TASS/. The Elysee Palace announced new cabinet members on Thursday, two days after appointing the 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as prime minister.

In one of the key changes, Alexis Kohler, the chief of staff of the French presidential office, announced that Stephane Sejourne will succeed Catherine Colonna as foreign minister. However, analysts said the appointment will not result in any significant revisions of the country’s diplomacy.

Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu have retained their posts.

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