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French economy minister to resign, likely to launch presidential bid

French Economy and Industry minister Emmanuel Macron has announced his resignation. (Photo: Reuters)

Paris: France's Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron is set to resign on Tuesday, a source close to the former investment banker said, taking one of the country's most popular politicians a big step closer to launching a run for the presidency next year.

The source close to 38-year-old Macron confirmed local media reports announcing his resignation as imminent, after months of speculation about the outspoken former investment banker's loyalty to President Francois Hollande.

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