France says its new EU commissioner will help "make Europe truly sovereign"

The French presidency on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of Sylvie Goulard as the European Commission's new internal market commissionner, saying she will play a crucial role in the executive's strategy to "make Europe truly sovereign."

Goulard, 54, a former European lawmaker, will have a leading role in industrial policy and promoting a digital single market, the European Commission said earlier.

The French national will also be in charge of a new Defense Industry and Space department.