Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Macron Appoints Legendre as Arab World Institute Head

2/17/2026

48 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Anne-Claire Legendre was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris on February 17, 2026.
Legendre replaces Jack Lang, the former culture minister, who resigned over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex offender.
Legendre, 46, takes over following Lang's departure earlier this month.

1 of 1

Story summary

Anne-Claire Legendre was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris on February 17, 2026.
Legendre replaces Jack Lang, the former culture minister, who resigned over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex offender.
Legendre, 46, takes over following Lang's departure earlier this month.