French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government. Watch this report for more details!

Macron Expected to Appoint New French PM

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will name his government next week. President Emmanuel Macron last Thursday chose Barnier, a 73-year-old conservative and former Brexit negotiator, to lead the government after two months of political turmoil following snap elections that saw no party winning an outright majority in parliament.

French PM Michel Barnier says he will name his new government next week

France: PM Michel Barnier says new government next week

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election.

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In France, Jean Castex takes over as new Prime Minister amid COVID-19 crisis. Jean Castex has replaced Edouard Philippe as French Prime Minister.

France: Jean Castex takes over as new Prime Minister amid COVID-19 crisis, replaces Edouard Philippe

Macron appointed a conservative prime minister in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before parliamentary elections in June

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