The one-time philosopher, banker and civil servant appointed as France's new economy minister
The French government reshuffle on Tuesday saw the replacement of rebel economy and industry minister Arnaud Montebourg by Emmanuel Macron, a former banker and deputy chief-of-staff to President François Hollande. Macron, 36, who first began a career as a philosopher, is unknown to the public, but has played a crucial role as advisor to the French president on economic policies. Lénaïg Bredoux and Martine Orange profile the man in the hot seat in charge of steering France through increasingly dangerous economic waters.
TheThe most significant event to emerge in the French government reshuffle announced Tuesday is the replacement of outgoing economy and industry minister Arnaud Montebourg by Emmanuel Macron, a former banker who served for two years until June as deputy chief-of-staff to President François Hollande.
