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Factbox: Who is France's new prime minister, Jean Castex?

Friday, 03 Jul 2020 | 9:30 PM MYT

Newly appointed French Prime Minister Jean Castex reacts during the official handover ceremony with Edouard Philippe, outgoing French Prime Minister, (not seen) at Hotel Matignon, the French prime minister's official residence, in Paris, France, July 3, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

PARIS (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron named Jean Castex as his new prime minister on Friday, seeking to refashion his presidency as France emerges from the coronavirus crisis.

Here are some facts about the new low-profile prime minister:

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