Macron Names Michel Barnier as New French Prime Minister

Published on September 5, 2024

President Emmanuel Macron has named the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s next prime minister. Barnier was announced in the role on Thursday after a caretaker government was in place for more than 50 days. The 73-year-old led the EU’s talks with Britain, from 2016 to 2021, over its exit from the bloc. Before that, the conservative politician held roles in various French governments and was also the EU’s commissioner. Barnier’s appointment follows weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to find a candidate who could form a new government, two months after a snap election defeat....

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