Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
China Appoints Adm. Dong Jun as Defense Minister
The promotion of Adm. Dong Jun may calm uncertainty after the unexplained disappearance of the previous minister, Gen. Li Shangfu.
Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World
The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.
Donald Tusk Chosen as Poland’s Prime Minister After Rival Is Rejected
Parliament shot down a new government proposed by the caretaker prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, whose party, Law and Justice, lost its parliamentary majority in an October election.
Rishi Sunak’s New Cabinet in the U.K.: Updating List
David Cameron, a former British prime minister, is taking over as foreign secretary.
Is David Cameron a Member of Parliament?
Ministers in Britain have to hold a seat in Parliament, but the government can create a place in the House of Lords to satisfy that requirement.
Jacob Lew Is Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The vote reflected deep partisan divisions over Jacob Lew’s nomination, which nearly all Senate Republicans voted against.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Gets Driver’s License at 53
The former first minister, who resigned and quit as leader of the Scottish National Party before her arrest in June, said seeking a driver’s license at 53 had taken her out of her comfort zone.
An Operatic Mess at the San Carlo Theater
The San Carlo in Naples is at the center of an offstage drama in which each of two respected figures believes he is the house’s rightful leader.
LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Is the King of Luxury, but Who Is Next to the Throne?
With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.