This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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France: Government reshuffle (201 KB, PDF)
Manuel Valls, the Prime Minister of France, has reshuffled his Cabinet following criticism of the Government’s austerity policies by Arnaud Montebourg, the Economy Minister. Montebourg’s place in the Cabinet has been taken by Emmanuel Macron, a leading pro-business figure. This note explains the events leading to the reshuffle, and provides an overview of how the new cabinet has been received.
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France: Government reshuffle (201 KB, PDF)
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