US Ambassador to France Summoned Over Comments, Fails to Appear

The US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, was summoned by the French Foreign Ministry following comments from the Trump administration regarding the death of a far-right student, but failed to appear, prompting France to consider changes to ambassadorial access.

23 Feb, 19:28 — 23 Feb, 19:28

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France 24High189d ago

France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's access after he fails to obey government summons

US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers but will be allowed to perform certain diplomatic duties, the ministry said.

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France 2423 Feb, 19:28First to report

France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's access after he fails to obey government summons

berlingske23 Feb, 20:02

Frankrig vil ændre ambassadørs ministeradgang efter udeblivelse

digi2423 Feb, 20:10

Ambasadorul SUA la Paris, gest de sfidare la adresa Ministerului de Externe francez. Ce măsură a anunțat ministrul

dr-dk23 Feb, 20:15

USA's ambassadør mødte ikke op til samtale i det franske udenrigsministerium

vijesti-me23 Feb, 20:15Latest update

US Ambassador to France Summoned Over Comments, Fails to Appear

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France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's access after he fails to obey government summons

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France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's access after he fails to obey government summons

Frankrig vil ændre ambassadørs ministeradgang efter udeblivelse

Ambasadorul SUA la Paris, gest de sfidare la adresa Ministerului de Externe francez. Ce măsură a anunțat ministrul

USA's ambassadør mødte ikke op til samtale i det franske udenrigsministerium

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