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French PM Philippe resigns as Macron readies reshuffle

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe [Photo:Reuters]

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe resigned on Friday ahead of a government reshuffle by President Emmanuel Macron designed to bolster his green credentials and win back disillusioned voters ahead of a possible re-election bid.

The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Philippe would handle government affairs until a new cabinet was named.

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