French commissioner Michel Barnier is to become foreign minister of France following a cabinet reshuffle by Jacques Chirac.
Commission President Romano Prodi was the first to make the move public. Appearing to have jumped the gun, he made an announcement early on Wednesday (31 March) before the French government.
Mr Barnier will replace current foreign minister Dominique de Villepin.
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