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"However, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a junior minister at the Interior Ministry, expressed misgivings on Wednesday. She suggested that some French compatriots might believe the star couple received special treatment, given the actor's own admission that his French is horrible, horrible. Speaking to France Info, she said: The message being sent is not good. She added: There is an issue of fairness that, in my eyes, is absolutely essential."
George and Amal Clooney were naturalised as French citizens alongside their twins following a government decision that cited their contributions to France's international influence and cultural outreach. The naturalisations were published in the Journal Officiel. Some government officials voiced misgivings, noting that the ceremony could appear to favor celebrities after George Clooney admitted his French is "horrible, horrible." Marie-Pierre Vedrenne said the message being sent is not good and raised an issue of fairness. The couple bought an estate in France in 2021 and Clooney has stated it is their primary residence. A media organisation is seeking donations to fund on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
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