Jack Lang, the former French Minister of Culture, has suggested his resignation from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris due to rising pressures connected to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted financier who faced numerous allegations of sexual exploitation. This development followed a statement where Lang defended his honor and claimed the accusations against him are baseless, particularly after being summoned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the prosecutor's office launched an investigation into him and his daughter regarding the ties to Epstein.

The news of Lang's proposed resignation comes just hours after he publicly defended himself against the allegations. According to reports, he declined to answer a summons from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which oversees the institute, and instead returned to Paris from abroad shortly before making his resignation suggestion. Lang's attorney noted that he is feeling deeply saddened to leave an institution he cherishes while also indicating his intent to fight for his innocence.

In a letter addressed to French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Lang articulated his proposal to resign during an upcoming board meeting, highlighting the growing scrutiny he has faced since the accusations surfaced. As this situation unfolds, it raises questions about the broader implications of Epstein's connections and the impact such scandals can have on public figures and institutions, especially those dedicated to cultural diplomacy and international relations.