New minister for higher education and research

By Jane Marshall. Najat Vallaud-Belkacem became France’s new minister for national education, higher education and research in the government reshuffle announced on 26 August. Geneviève Fioraso remains as secretary of state for higher education and research.
Vallaud-Belkacem, the first woman appointed to the post, replaces Benoît Hamon, who was minister for only five months. Read more...