Macron adviser to head Arab World Institute in Paris after ex-minister quits over Epstein links

French President Emmanuel Macron's Middle East and North Africa adviser Anne-Claire Legendre has been named as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, following the resignation of longtime chair Jack Lang over his links to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Legendre is the first woman to lead the prestigious cultural institution.

Feb 18, 2026 - 14:33
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Macron adviser to head Arab World Institute in Paris after ex-minister quits over Epstein links
French President Emmanuel Macron's Middle East and North Africa adviser Anne-Claire Legendre has been named as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, following the resignation of longtime chair Jack Lang over his links to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Legendre is the first woman to lead the prestigious cultural institution.

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