Michel Barnier named French PM as Macron seeks to resolve political impasse
Thursday, 5 September 2024 () French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the former European Union Brexit negotiator, as France’s new Prime Minister. The move comes after months of political stalemate following a snap election that weakened Macron’s centrist camp and saw other forces on the right and left fall short of an outright majority. The Élysée Palace announced […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier as prime minister almost two months after France's snap elections ended in political deadlock. BBC News
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... Deutsche Welle