France's Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs is the French government department responsible for the country's foreign policy and its relations with the European Union. It is led by a minister who sits in the French government. The ministry represents the country in diplomatic negotiations, oversees France's network of embassies and consulates, and shapes France's position on major European and international issues.
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France backs Slovakia's push to remove Russian oligarch Usmanov from EU sanctions list
France is pushing to remove Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU personal sanctions list, aligning with a longstanding Slovak demand. The move has caused dissatisfaction among other EU members and comes as ambassadors failed to agree on extending the sanctions regime before a September 15 deadline.