Elections
Macron Resignation Rumors Denied After French Bonds Tumble
- Move extends selloff spurred by surprise call for snap vote
- Person close to president denies that Macron plans to resign
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Rumors that President Emmanuel Macron was preparing to resign were swiftly denied after speculation over his future spurred a sharp selloff in French government bonds.
Macron hasn’t been discussing a potential resignation, a person close to the French President said on Tuesday after a radio station reported about the possibility. He is set to hold a press conference on Wednesday to set out his campaign, the person added.