France: Prime minister to run in March mayoral election

PARIS

France’s prime minister on Friday announced his candidacy in an approaching mayoral race in the English Channel port town of Le Havre.

“I’ve made my decision,” said Edouard Philippe, adding: “I’ve never considered a political commitment elsewhere than in Le Havre.”

Previously having served as Le Havre’s mayor from 2010-2017, Philippe underlined that he would simultaneously maintain his position as premier — if allowed by President Emmanuel Macron — and would continue living in the official prime ministerial residence in Matignon if elected in municipal elections slated for March 15 and 22.

“If the president of the republic continues

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