Michel Barnier

French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Right Wing Government Three Months After General Election

President Emmanuel Macron has announced his new government nearly three months after a snap general election in France resulted in a hung parliament. The highly anticipated cabinet, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, represents a significant shift to the right, even though a left-wing coalition secured the majority of parliamentary...

Nationwide Demonstrations Erupt In France Over Nomination Of New Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Tens of thousands of people across France are demonstrating against the nomination of Michel Barnier, a right-wing figure, as the new Prime Minister following an inconclusive election. The left-wing parties, which won the most seats but had their candidate rejected by President Emmanuel Macron, are leading the protests. Major cities...

French Left Protests Over New PM Michel Barnier

Protests have erupted in France following the appointment of Michel Barnier as the new prime minister. Left-wing political parties, whose candidate Lucie Castets was rejected by President Emmanuel Macron, are leading the demonstrations. The protests stem from frustration over Macron's choice of Barnier, a former EU Brexit negotiator from the...

France’s New Prime Minister Faces First Major Test: Forming a Balanced and Cohesive Cabinet

Michel Barnier, France’s newly appointed right-wing Prime Minister, faces the challenging task of forming a functional government as the nation grapples with political gridlock following a snap election. His appointment by President Emmanuel Macron marks a significant shift in French politics, stirring reactions across the spectrum. Barnier's Historic Appointment Michel...

France: Ex EU Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier Becomes Country’s New Prime Minister

Two months after an inconclusive snap election held in early July, French President Emmanuel Macron named former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the country's new Prime Minister on Thursday. As per Elysee Palace, President Emmanuel Macron entrusted Barnier with forming a government. But, this 73-year-old conservative now faces a...