France's Macron moves to name new govt chief in reshuffle

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as Monday, according to his entourage, as he fights political setbacks.

The position of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been tenuous ever since an immigration bill pushed by Macron was voted down in parliament last month. It was finally passed with many controversial changes imposed by the center-right opposition.

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