Newly-inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a conservative prime minister on May 15 in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before legislative elections in June.
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(FILES) This file photo taken on Feb. 1, 2016 shows French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron (R) shaking hands with mayor of Le Havres Edouard Philippe during the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship coins ceremony at the STX shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, western France. Edouard Philippe was appointed French Prime Minister on May 15.
