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muriel_volestrangler

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15. Edouard Philippe: France's former PM faces probe into Covid-19 response

Reply to ucrdem (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 06:09 PM

Jul 2020

A court has launched an inquiry into the French government's handling of the coronavirus response.

The investigation focuses on three senior figures, including outgoing Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, following complaints from unions and doctors.
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The government has faced criticism over shortages of medical equipment during the pandemic.

Hours after Mr Philippe's resignation, it was announced that the Law Court of the Republic, which deals with claims of ministerial misconduct, would open an inquiry into the way his government handled the pandemic.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53287722

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French presidency says PM Edouard Philippe and his government have resigned [View all] ucrdem Jul 2020 OP

Maybe they'll start a trend. Hey, Trump! Budi Jul 2020 #1

He seemed pretty competent to me ucrdem Jul 2020 #4

CNBC: ucrdem Jul 2020 #2

'Macron was preparing a reshuffle to focus on the economic recovery post-coronavirus,' elleng Jul 2020 #3

Macron has an election coming up too ucrdem Jul 2020 #5

Google translation of the French version on F24: ucrdem Jul 2020 #6

It's a cabinet reshuffle. Laelth Jul 2020 #7

It looks like Philippe is going to Le Havre to be mayor. ucrdem Jul 2020 #8

Interesting. Thanks. Laelth Jul 2020 #9

He's very popular at the moment ucrdem Jul 2020 #11

BBC: France's Macron picks Jean Castex as PM after Philippe resigns ucrdem Jul 2020 #10