The decision comes following a weekend of widespread civil unrest across France. BFM TV, citing the Elysee, first reported that Macron declined the offer to let Nunez resign, a move that ensures the minister remains in his post despite the recent disturbances.
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Macron Rejects Interior Minister Nunez Resignation After Unrest
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The interior ministry's top official will stay in office on Oct. 19 after President Emmanuel Macron refused a request from Minister Nunez to step down. The French head of state blocked the departure to keep the current leadership in place, according to reports from Reuters and France 24.
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