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The French Dispatch

Who is new Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne?

While unknown to many outside of France. the new French Prime Minister selected by Emmanuel Macron is a long-term fixture of the political scene.

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Julien Hoez
May 16, 2022
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Three weeks after the re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron, we finally know the identity of our Prime Minister, and while she may not be as well-known outside of France, we’re here to fix that.

Élisabeth Borne, a veteran of the socialist political scene, first launched her career within the cabinet of Minister of National Education, Lionel Jos…

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