Macron nominates Emmanuel Moulin as French central bank governor

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5

The Elysee Palace said the heads of the National Assembly and Senate finance committees were informed on Tuesday of Moulin's nomination to lead the Bank of France.
Moulin is one of Macron's closest advisers, and the move risks a backlash from lawmakers who have warned they will oppose allies being installed in senior posts.
The appointment comes before Macron is due to leave power next year, sharpening scrutiny of late-term nominations to key French institutions.

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