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French presidency gives official role to Brigitte Macron

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The French presidency said today that Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron, would have a official role representing France but would not be paid or have her own budget or staff.

A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status for her has been shelved following an outcry, but the presidency had promised to clarify her position and the resources at her disposal.
 

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First Published: Aug 21 2017 | 4:48 PM IST

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