France: Macron names Michel Barnier new prime minister

Thursday, 5 September 2024 (15 hours ago)
The French presidency said Barnier has been tasked with forming "a unifying government in the service of the country." The decision follows almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls.

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Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

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