Catherine Colonna is a French diplomat and politician who served as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne from May 2022 to January 2024.
Colonna in 2023
Colonna with Antony Blinken in 2022
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (France)
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is the ministry of the Government of France that handles France's foreign relations. Since 1855, its headquarters have been located at 37 Quai d'Orsay, close to the National Assembly. The term Quai d'Orsay is often used as a metonym for the ministry. Its cabinet minister, the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs is responsible for the foreign relations of France. The current officeholder, Stéphane Séjourné, was appointed in 2024.
Foreign Affairs Ministry building on the Quai d'Orsay