COUNCIL OF MINISTERS: THIERRY BRETON THE NEW FRENCH FINANCE MINISTER.

Thierry Breton was appointed France's minister for economic affairs, finance and industry by French President Jacques Chirac on February 25. The former France Telecom chairman will replace Herve Gaymard on the Economic Affairs and Finance Council following his resignation over a scandal concerning his official residence. Thierry Breton, a 50-year old engineer, had been put forward as a possible replacement for Nicolas Sarkozy three months ago. Close to both Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, the new minister declared on his appointment that he proposes to...

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