Macron Clarifies French First Lady's Role With Charter
- Plan for special law on status of presidential partner dropped
- First lady won’t have her own budget or official aides
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President Emmanuel Macron published a "charter of transparency" to clarify the role the head of state’ spouse after dropping a plan to write the position into French law.
Brigitte Macron will represent France alongside the French president during summits and international meetings, oversee events at Elysee palace and support cultural or social activities, according to the charter published by president’s office Monday. She won’t be paid, nor will she have her own budget or aides.