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France's President Names First Female French PM In Over Three Decades
After outgoing French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier handed his resignation to the President. Emmanuel Macron today named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as his new Prime Minister, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.
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France To Impose More Work-From-Home In Covid Fight, Says PM
The French government will order companies to impose at least three work-from-home days for employees whenever possible in a bid to stem a fifth wave of Covid infections, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Monday.
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Omicron Covid Variant "Dominant" In France From Start Of 2022: PM
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday likened the spread of the Omicron variant in Europe to "lightning", adding that it would be the dominant strain in France from the start of 2022.
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French Prime Minister Jean Castex Tests Positive For Coronavirus
French Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday evening, his office told AFP, adding that he would isolate for 10 days while continuing to work.
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French Prime Minister Meets Pope As Abuse Scandal Rages
French Prime Minister Jean Castex met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday as the French Catholic Church battles a storm over clerical child sex abuse and the sanctity of confession.
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France To End Kabul Evacuation Operation Friday: PM
France will fully end its operation to evacuate French nationals and Afghans in danger from Taliban-controlled Kabul by Friday evening, Prime Minister Jean Castex said.
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France To Require 24-Hour Negative Covid Test For Some European Arrivals
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday that France would reinforce restrictions on travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 cases.
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France Must Do "Much Better" On Covid Vaccinations: PM
Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday urged more French to get their first Covid vaccine dose, acknowledging that fewer people are signing up for slots as the summer holidays approach.
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Covid Third Wave Peak "Appears To Behind Us": French PM
The peak of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in France "appears to be behind us", Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday, while travel restrictions will be relaxed from early next month.
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French PM Vows To "Quickly" Get AstraZeneca Shot Amid Concerns
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday vowed he would be vaccinated "very quickly" with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to give the public confidence in the jab if it is ruled as safe by the EU medicines agency.
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France To Close Borders To Non-EU Countries, Steps Back From New Lockdown
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday said the country would close its borders to non-European Union countries for all except essential travel, while stepping back from a widely anticipated third lockdown.
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France To Get 1.16 Million Covid Vaccine Doses By Year End: PM
France will receive around 1.16 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by year end, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Wednesday, adding another 2.3 million will arrive in the next two months.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Names Senior Official Jean Castex New PM
French President Emmanuel Macron Friday named a senior bureaucrat to replace Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, whose government resigned after a poor local election showing for the ruling party.
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France's President Names First Female French PM In Over Three Decades
After outgoing French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier handed his resignation to the President. Emmanuel Macron today named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as his new Prime Minister, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.
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France To Impose More Work-From-Home In Covid Fight, Says PM
The French government will order companies to impose at least three work-from-home days for employees whenever possible in a bid to stem a fifth wave of Covid infections, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Monday.
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Omicron Covid Variant "Dominant" In France From Start Of 2022: PM
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday likened the spread of the Omicron variant in Europe to "lightning", adding that it would be the dominant strain in France from the start of 2022.
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French Prime Minister Jean Castex Tests Positive For Coronavirus
French Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday evening, his office told AFP, adding that he would isolate for 10 days while continuing to work.
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French Prime Minister Meets Pope As Abuse Scandal Rages
French Prime Minister Jean Castex met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday as the French Catholic Church battles a storm over clerical child sex abuse and the sanctity of confession.
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France To End Kabul Evacuation Operation Friday: PM
France will fully end its operation to evacuate French nationals and Afghans in danger from Taliban-controlled Kabul by Friday evening, Prime Minister Jean Castex said.
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France To Require 24-Hour Negative Covid Test For Some European Arrivals
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday that France would reinforce restrictions on travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 cases.
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France Must Do "Much Better" On Covid Vaccinations: PM
Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday urged more French to get their first Covid vaccine dose, acknowledging that fewer people are signing up for slots as the summer holidays approach.
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Covid Third Wave Peak "Appears To Behind Us": French PM
The peak of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in France "appears to be behind us", Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday, while travel restrictions will be relaxed from early next month.
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French PM Vows To "Quickly" Get AstraZeneca Shot Amid Concerns
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday vowed he would be vaccinated "very quickly" with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to give the public confidence in the jab if it is ruled as safe by the EU medicines agency.
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France To Close Borders To Non-EU Countries, Steps Back From New Lockdown
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday said the country would close its borders to non-European Union countries for all except essential travel, while stepping back from a widely anticipated third lockdown.
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France To Get 1.16 Million Covid Vaccine Doses By Year End: PM
France will receive around 1.16 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by year end, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Wednesday, adding another 2.3 million will arrive in the next two months.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Names Senior Official Jean Castex New PM
French President Emmanuel Macron Friday named a senior bureaucrat to replace Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, whose government resigned after a poor local election showing for the ruling party.
