Macron Loses Another Minister But Can Put Lobstergate Behind Him

  • Energy Minister was replaced amid allegations over expenses
  • President gearing up for packed agenda, hosting G-7 summit
Francois de RugyPhotographer: Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg
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Emmanuel Macron has just lost the most senior member of his cabinet, but that’s no bad thing.

The French leader has a Group of Seven summit to host in late August and on the domestic front, a reform of the pensions system to start. He had to put the latest scandal behind him before the summer break.