Identity of new PM of France - Updated

The new Prime Minister of France will be Jean Castex. Le Figaro writes information about the new Prime Minister.

He will replace the former head of the government, Edouard Philippe, who resigned recently.

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French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe resigned. He will continue to perform his duties until a new government is formed.

The President of the country, Emmanuel Macron, already confirmed his resignation.

Eduard Philippe has been the Prime Minister of France since May 15, 2017. Before that, he was mayor of Havre for seven years.