French prime minister resigns, successor to be named
3/7/2020 18:37
France is to name a new prime minister on Friday shortly after the announcement of Edouard Philippe's resignation.
President Emmanuel Macron wants a new government to focus on efforts to relaunch the French economy deeply hit by the coronavirus crisis.
The French presidency said a new prime minister will be appointed "in the coming hours." Many government members are expected to be replaced in the ensuing reshuffle.
In an interview given to several local newspapers on Thursday, Macron, said he is seeking a "new path" to rebuild the country for the two remaining years of his term.
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