Macron appoints Elisabeth Borne as prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Elisabeth Borne to lead his new government, putting an end to weeks of speculation after the presidential election in April, Report informs, quoting from Politico.

Borne was named the new prime minister of France following the resignation of Jean Castex, the Elysée said Monday.

Borne, whose appointment marks the second time France will be led by a female PM, will be in charge of steering through Macron’s controversial pension reform.