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Macron Courts Controversy with Key Appointments
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: President Macron nominates loyalists to lead key French institutions, raising concerns about institutional independence.
WHO: Emmanuel Macron, Amélie de Montchalin
WHAT: Appointment of budget minister to lead audit body
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: To secure influence over national institutions
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