France: Macron refuses environment minister's resignation over pesticide law

France's environment minister, Monique Barbut, attempted to resign over a pesticide bill she opposed — one that would reintroduce controversial agricultural chemicals. But President Emmanuel Macron declined to accept her resignation. Per France 24, Macron justified keeping her in the role by emphasizing the urgency of tackling climate change.

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