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After DGSE, Martin Briens extends influence at French foreign ministry

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Martin Briens, secretary general of the French foreign ministry, on 30 October 2025 in Florence, whilst he was still France’s ambassador to Italy.
Martin Briens, secretary general of the French foreign ministry, on 30 October 2025 in Florence, whilst he was still France’s ambassador to Italy. © Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Europe via AFP

A specialist in strategic affairs who previously worked for France's DGSE foreign intelligence service, Martin Briens was promoted to secretary general at the foreign ministry in January.

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