Arab World Institute names new chief after Epstein-linked scandal

France 24 · 2026-02-17
Arab World Institute names new chief after Epstein-linked scandal

An adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron was named on Wednesday as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, after its previous boss stepped down over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Anne-Claire Legendre, 46, will replace veteran ex-culture minister Jack Lang who resigned earlier this month ove