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French president Emmanuel Macron is under intense scrutiny and facing calls for his resignation, as two of his former prime ministers have conspicuously distanced themselves from his leadership following the recent collapse of his government.
Édouard Philippe, Mr Macron’s first prime minister after his 2017 election, and Gabriel Attal, appointed in January 2024 and once a loyal lieutenant, have both now distanced themselves.
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