PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - French Culture Minister Rachida Dati quit her post on Wednesday to focus on her candidacy for Paris mayor in an election scheduled for March 15. She sent her resignation
Rachida Dati Resigns as Culture Minister to Pursue Paris Mayoral Bid
Dati’s Resignation and Mayoral Bid
PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - French Culture Minister Rachida Dati quit her post on Wednesday to focus on her candidacy for Paris mayor in an election scheduled for March 15.
BFMTV Interview Highlights
Resignation Letter to Macron
She sent her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, she said in an interview with TV station BFMTV.
Elysée Accepts the Resignation
Macron's office said he accepted the resignation.
"The head of state thanked her for the useful action she has carried out in service to the French people over the past two years and offered her his full support in the fight she is waging," the office said.
Louvre Oversight After Crises
Polling and Recent Portfolio
Dati, who most recently oversaw the change at the helm of the Louvre Museum after a series of crises, is seen as the frontrunner in the race to helm city hall by pollster Ifop, but not until after a second round of voting set for March 22.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Mark Porter)
