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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday, January 8, after less than two years in office, the presidency said, as President Emmanuel Macron plans a reshuffle to relaunch his second term.

Macron accepted her resignation, a presidential statement said. Writing on X, Macron thanked her for "work in the service of our nation that has been exemplary every day," without explicitly mentioning her resignation.

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Le Monde with AFP

Prime Minister Borne had been anticipated as due to leave office soon, after a meeting on Sunday with President Emmanuel Macron. It is thought that they likely discussed a much-awaited cabinet reshuffle.{ai:summary}French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns after less than two years in office as President Macron prepares to reshuffle his second term. #politics

French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns

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