Macron names EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister
Thursday, 5 September 2024 () French President Emmanuel Macron named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:46Published
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