France: Reopening strategist Castex named new prime minister
(WorldNews Europe)

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Jean Castex, who coordinated France`s virus reopening strategy, as the country’s new prime minister as the country focuses on reviving an economy hard-hit by the pandemic and months of strict lockdown. The relatively low-profile Castex replaces Edouard Philippe, who resigned earlier in the day as Macron reshuffles the government to shift focus for the remaining two years of his term. Macron, who says he wants a “new path” for the two remaining years of his term, has chosen a new face to address social and economic issues amid efforts for the country’s...