Minister of State named officially

Michel Roger's nomination as new Minister of State was made official last week with its publication in the Journal de Monaco.

He steps into the role on 29th March, succeeding Jean-Paul Proust who has occupied the post since 1st June 2005. Prince Albert named Michel Roger as Proust's successor in an interview last year. The post left vacant by Roger in the high court will be filled by Professor Didier Linotte.

The Palace officially nominates Michel Roger