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<p>President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.</p>

<p><strong>Who is Elisabeth Borne?</strong><br />
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Borne, 61, had earlier held the post of transport minister and minister of ecological transition under Macron. Borne was appointed after Jean Castex resigned.</p>

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<p>Borne was born in Paris in 1961 and graduated as a civil engineer in 1981 and has an MBA degree.&nbsp;The new French prime minister was earlier involved in urban planning in the French capital.</p>

<p>She has been a member of the Socialist Party and is seen as a tough negotiator. The last time a woman held the post was in 1991 when Edith Cresson headed the cabinet from May 1991 to April 1992 under President Francois Mitterrand.</p>

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<p><strong>Borne's policies and actions</strong></p>

<p>The new prime minister had earlier pushed for cycle-friendly policies in France and is reportedly against raising minimum wages in France. She is known for taking a tough stand on climate&nbsp;and ecological issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A technocrat, Borne has never run for public office. She has prioritised education, employment, democratic revival, Europe and security as her main plan of action.</p>

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President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.

President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years. Who is Elisabeth Borne? Borne, 61, had earlier held the post of transport minister and minister of ecological transition under Macron. Borne was appointed after Jean Castex resigned. Also Read: Macron names Elisabeth Borne as France's new prime minister Borne was born in Paris in 1961 and graduated as a civil engineer in 1981 and has an MBA degree. The new French prime minister was earlier involved in urban planning in the French capital. She has been a member of the Socialist Party and is seen as a tough negotiator. The last time a woman held the post was in 1991 when Edith Cresson headed the cabinet from May 1991 to April 1992 under President Francois Mitterrand. Watch: Burkini once again sparks national debate in France Borne's policies and actions The new prime minister had earlier pushed for cycle-friendly policies in France and is reportedly against raising minimum wages in France. She is known for taking a tough stand on climate and ecological issues. A technocrat, Borne has never run for public office. She has prioritised education, employment, democratic revival, Europe and security as her main plan of action. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Labour minister Elisabeth Borne as the new Prime Minister ahead of the parliamentary elections. Borne has become only the second woman to hold the post in the country after Edith Cresson

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The newly re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided being pelted by small sack full of cherry tomatoes as he waded his way through a crowded market area in northwest Paris. The incident took place when a massive crowd flocked the market in Paris suburb on Wednesday.

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Following his election victory against Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron promised to unite France, but it appears that not all French people are ready to embrace their re-elected president.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">On the outskirts of Paris, Macron was attacked by a bunch of cherry tomatoes while on a walkabout in Cergy. Fortunately for Macron, the vegetables fell short of their goal.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">According to the video from broadcaster BFM-TV, about six little fruits, some orange and others red, contained in what appeared to be a blue plastic bag, flew over the head of the French leader and bounced off the shoulders and arms of two people alongside him.</p>

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<p>Macron appeared unaware of the near-miss until a member of the audience shouted "projectile," prompting Macron's bodyguards to raise their arms over his head to shield him.</p>

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<p>Someone then shielded him with a black umbrella, and his security detail directed him to take cover under a neighbouring market-stall parasol. For a few seconds, the president took refuge there until things settled down.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Another piece of video, recorded from a different viewpoint, indicated that shortly after the tomatoes were thrown, a bystander climbed onto a table or something else and launched himself backward into the crowd of people around Macron from that height.</p>

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Following his election victory against Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron promised to unite France, but it appears that not all French people are ready to embrace their re-elected president.

Following his election victory against Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron promised to unite France, but it appears that not all French people are ready to embrace their re-elected president. On the outskirts of Paris, Macron was attacked by a bunch of cherry tomatoes while on a walkabout in Cergy. Fortunately for Macron, the vegetables fell short of their goal. Watch | Then a slap, now an egg: French President Emmanuel Macron gets some more 'love' from the public According to the video from broadcaster BFM-TV, about six little fruits, some orange and others red, contained in what appeared to be a blue plastic bag, flew over the head of the French leader and bounced off the shoulders and arms of two people alongside him. Emmanuel Macron ciblé par un jet de tomates lors de son déplacement à Cergy pic.twitter.com/3J0hXIZSRP — BFMTV (@BFMTV) April 27, 2022 × Macron appeared unaware of the near-miss until a member of the audience shouted "projectile," prompting Macron's bodyguards to raise their arms over his head to shield him. Macron, ostensibly unharmed and unperturbed, then happily continued his walkabout in Cergy-Pontoise, mingling and talking to people at the market. He told reporters he visited the working-class neighbourhood as part of his previously stated pledge to unite France after the bruising presidential campaign. The 44-year-old centrist comfortably beat far-right rival Marine Le Pen in the election runoff on Sunday. × Someone then shielded him with a black umbrella, and his security detail directed him to take cover under a neighbouring market-stall parasol. For a few seconds, the president took refuge there until things settled down. Another piece of video, recorded from a different viewpoint, indicated that shortly after the tomatoes were thrown, a bystander climbed onto a table or something else and launched himself backward into the crowd of people around Macron from that height. As he plummeted through the air, the man appeared to deliver an errant punch. Screams erupted as he hit hard on the crowd and collapsed to the ground.

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