Marc Guillaume appointed president of the Council of State

Île-de-France prefect Marc Guillaume is appointed president of the Council of State, France's highest administrative court.

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The 61-year-old ENA graduate has spent his entire career in senior public service roles.

This appointment marks the elevation of a senior official to one of the state apparatus's most prestigious positions.

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