French Minister Monique Barbut Faces Scrutiny for Praising Mélenchon

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut is facing intense scrutiny and calls for her resignation after publicly praising Jean-Luc Mélenchon's climate proposals. Her comments have sparked controversy within the government, with critics calling it "sabotage" and questioning her ability to remain in her position.

18 Aug, 10:45 — 18 Aug, 10:45

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French environment minister gives surprise praise to Mélenchon's climate proposals

Monique Barbut said the hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon 'most fully' accounted for climate issues in his platform, in an interview in which she again distanced herself from the government she is a part of.

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