Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search France Minister Resigns Overview Get price Outgoing Ecology Minister Francois de Rugy, center, speaks while Junior Minister of Ecological and Inclusive Transition Brune Poirson, left, and new Ecology Minister Elisabeth Borne listen during the handover ceremony at the ecology ministry, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Paris. Francois de Rugy resigned Tuesday following media reports that he has been living a lavish lifestyle at taxpayer expense, including hosting lobster and Champagne soirees and ordering up exorbitant renovations of his ministerial apartment. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 19198460213068 Creation Date: July 17, 2019 09:03:21 AM Submission Date: July 17, 2019 12:47:05 PM Photographer: Kamil Zihnioglu Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Resolution: 5952 x 3968 6.49 MB Subject: Lobsters, Animals Location: Paris, FRANCE Transmission Reference: PAR129 Byline Title: STR Caption Writer: BC Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes