Jean Castex is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from July 2020 to May 2022. He was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron during the COVID-19 pandemic to lead the government's response to the crisis. Castex is a member of the Republican Party and has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as the mayor of Prades. Born on June 25, 1965, in Gimont, France, Castex studied at the Sciences Po and later became a civil servant. He is known for his pragmatic approach to governance and has focused on issues such as public health, economic recovery, and regional development during his tenure as Prime Minister.