title: Leglise-Costa named as new French ambassador to EU
text: PARIS (Reuters) - France has appointed Philippe Leglise-Costa as its new permanent representative to the European Union (EU), replacing Pierre Sellal in a crucial role dealing with matters such as Brexit and the EU s budget. The experienced Leglise-Costa was EU adviser to former Socialist President Fran ois Hollande, when current President Emmanuel Macron was deputy chief of staff.  It s a key position,  said government spokesman Castaner, commenting on the appointment.  He is certainly the one who knows European topics the best.          