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Macron names Jean Castex as prime minister in government overhaul

Europe Materials 3 July 2020 15:12 (UTC +04:00)
Macron names Jean Castex as prime minister in government overhaul

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, Trend reports with reference to Reuters.

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.

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