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Macron names Jean Castex as prime minister in government overhaul

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11:013/07/2020, Friday
U: 3/07/2020, Friday
REUTERS
Jean Castex
Jean Castex

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Jean Castex, a top civil servant and local mayor who orchestrated France's exit from its coronavirus lockdown, as prime minister in a high-stakes cabinet reshuffle.

Castex will be tasked be forming the next government, the Elysee Palace said in a short statement. He replaces Edouard Philippe, who resigned earlier on Friday.

#French President
#Emmanuel Macron
#Jean Castex
#Prime Minister
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