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French sports minister resigns ahead of gov’t reshuffle
The former Olympic fencer says she informed French premier Edouard Philippe of her decision 'last night'
04.09.2018 - Update : 05.09.2018
France's Sports Minister Laura Flessel
By Hajer M'tiri
PARIS
France's Sports Minister Laura Flessel on Tuesday announced her resignation "for personal reasons" ahead of a cabinet reshuffle expected during the day.
"After 16 exciting months at the head of the Ministry of Sports, I made the decision to leave the Government for personal reasons," Flessel said in a statement.
The former Olympic fencer said she informed French premier Edouard Philippe of her decision "last night".
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