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In France, although the formation of a shadow cabinet (French: contre-gouvernement) is neither compulsory nor common, several have been formed.

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2013 Shadow Cabinet

Jean-Louis Borloo announces the creation of shadow cabinet of the Union of Democrats and Independents. Its composition is made official on June 15, 2013 during the first national council of the party. [1]

Small Team

Large team

2018 Shadow Cabinet

On 21 November 2018, Laurent Wauquiez, president of The Republicans, the largest opposition party in Parliament, announced the formation of a shadow cabinet: [2]

2023 Shadow Cabinet

On May 14, 2023, Éric Ciotti announced the composition of his shadow cabinet: [3] [4]

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  2. "Laurent Wauquiez dévoile (enfin) son " shadow cabinet "". 21 November 2018 via Le Monde.
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